Customer Success Manager

Remote:
This is a remote position requiring up to 50% travel. Candidates must reside in a Midwestern state and be willing to travel as needed.

Position Summar yThe Customer Success Manager is responsible for client satisfaction and success. By interacting with assigned dealerships the Customer Success Manager will understand the business needs of the customer in order to assist with driving the CDK solution value. They will strive to maximize adoption and utilization of CDK products, help our customers achieve value, driving client engagement and minimizing churn.

The customer success manager will also be responsible for identifying and nurturing additional revenue opportunities in partnership with sales.

Position Responsibilities & Essential functions

Fields questions and direct clients to appropriate support resources. Assists clients with defining their strategy around CDK solutions: working with customers to ensure they understand CDK's products and how best to utilize them for their individual needs and goals

Maintains pre-established relationships with dealership management. Demonstrates expertise in CDK products, establishing a reputation for being a trusted advisor.

Assesses dealership risk factors, identifies risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued success of CDK applications and new layered application opportunities

Prepares client specific reports and presentations for the purposes of educating and driving growth in the client’s organization

Identifies opportunities, creating a plan for addressing training needs for dealership staff.

Partners with Sales to become a key asset in helping grow the CDK business with the client

Successfully identifies and implements strategies for retaining “at risk” clients

Develops a productive working relationship with Sr. CSMs; occasionally assists Sr. CSMs where needed.

Seeks and listens to feedback. Demonstrates a positive outlook on work. Provides recognition to peers.

Utilizes Totango to document valued-added conversations & engagements with dealer partners

Qualifications

Minimum:

Minimum 4 years of client services, marketing or sales experience. B2B or outside sales or account management in a similar industry.

Ability to work and influence across all levels of the dealership

Knowledge of CDK applications and familiarity with automotive industry

In-depth knowledge of variable dealership operations or in training dealer staff on software applications and process

Experience with Sales Force High  sense of urgency. Handles high stress interactions and situations and is able to de-escalate appropriately using empathy

Strong communication skills with peers as well as clients, both oral as well as written. Ability to work as a team member with limited supervision

Time management and completion of tasks to a definite deadline

Ability to travel to client site Preferred:

Familiarity with CDK's org structure, solutions, implementation and service models

SaaS experience preferred but not required

Experience using a CX platform

Some automotive knowledge (Areas of the dealership and Dealer workflows)
Education/Experience Minimum:high school diploma

Preferred:

BA/BS Preferred3+ years of retail automotive experience preferred

Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 + bonusCDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

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