Activation Specialist

Centreville, VA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Description

Join our Winning Team as an Activation Specialist!
 
Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.  One last thing: Our four-day week continues in Summer 2026! 
 
The Activation Specialist will manage a territory of agency partners to build engagement in the program and articulate value. Using a variety of resources, they will host virtual agency trainings and educate staff on the tools available to them. It is a unique opportunity to use your Account Management skills to help our partner agencies make a direct impact to keep their communities safer.   
 
At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so that we can collaborate and thrive together. This position will require 3 days a week in office subject to change with future business needs.
 
What you’ll be doing
  • Independently manage a territory to foster program growth  
  • Build strong relationships with agency key players 
  • Educate agencies on program value through proactive engagement and virtual training sessions 
  • Cultivate and Grow existing relationships to increase product utilization 
  • Troubleshoot basic technical questions or concerns 
  • Embrace a dynamic and evolving program environment, demonstrating flexibility and a growth mindset to navigate change and drive continued success 
  • Capture agency feedback to allow for continued product improvement  
 
What we are looking for
  •  Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  •  Positive can-do attitude in a collaborative environment 
  •  Adaptability to rapidly adjust to new challenges 
  •  Strength in functioning independently to structure daily workflow  
  •  Solutions-oriented problem solving skills 
  •  Experience with a CRM (Salesforce experience is a plus) 
  •  2+ years of Account Management experience  
 
 
What’s in it for you:
  • Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
  • 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
  • 401(k) / DCPP matching
  • Annual bonus program
  • Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces
 
Don’t just take our word for it:
  • 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
  • 10X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
  • 9X Washington Post Top Workplace
  • 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work
 
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CARFAX

CARFAX started with a vision – to be the leading source of vehicle history information for buyers and sellers of used cars. Today, CARFAX has the most comprehensive vehicle history database available in North America, with more than 35 billion records and counting. Every day, we're proud to help millions of people confidently shop, buy, own and sell used cars with innovative solutions. 9X Top Workplace by The Washington Post 9X Great Place to Work by Washingtonian 10X Virginia Business Best Places to WorkSt. Louis Dispatch Best Places to Work

Founded in 1986
Centreville, Virginia, USA
1.5K employees (84 in marketing)
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Activation Specialist

CARFAX · Centreville, VA · Hybrid