Build and maintain relationships with external clients and ensure client needs drive priorities and activities
Own the client relationship and act as the client advocate internally across departments
Protect the revenue stream and retain clients across assigned portfolio
Identify customer interest in additional products, harvest accounts, and expand/upsell product functionality to increase revenue
Collaborate with other Performance Managers to ensure seamless, consistent client experiences across multiple products
Engage clients through onsite visits and virtual screen share engagements to increase product utilization and improve client business processes
Work with 'at risk' clients to develop action plans to turn around and retain relationships
Follow standard practices and procedures to identify barriers and core problems preventing clients from meeting objectives
Apply problem-solving skills and strategic insight to accomplish client goals
Monitor and analyze account performance and trends; adjust dealer expectations/goals/objectives to achieve results
Closely monitor system 'red flags'/emergencies and take immediate action
Improve existing processes & systems using conceptualizing, reasoning & interpretation during client engagement
Maintain product knowledge including new releases or enhancements in area of responsibility
All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field (alternative combinations accepted: master’s +2 years; Ph.D. + up to 1 year; or 8 years' experience)
At least 3 years’ experience in retail automotive sales, service, or management OR combined with experience working directly with dealerships; preferably in an advisory or account management capacity
Direct experience desking deals in a retail automotive environment
Working knowledge and experience in retail automotive and broad capabilities through software utilization
Proficient in Microsoft suite of technologies, screen share technologies and other relevant software systems
Ability to effectively work with all levels at an automotive dealership or dealer group
Ability to communicate in a way that retains audience engagement
Exceptional listening skills and ability to detect problems/risks without being in a face-to-face situation; ability to ask open-ended questions
Client focus and strong customer service skills/approach
Persistent and proactive highly motivated self-starter passionate about client satisfaction
Ability to work remote, nearly autonomously under moderate supervision with ability to follow departments standard practices and procedures
Desire to work in a highly collaborative atmosphere through remote technologies
Ability and eagerness to learn complex technology and basic understanding of web-based systems
Ability to travel potentially up to 50% (in-market, overnight or occasional weekends)
To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test (no marijuana testing currently)
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Benefits
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations;
seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year;
up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.
Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off including sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO
Annual incentive/commission target of $27,000.00
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