
Automotive Digital Retail Implementation Manager
Maritz
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Iowa • Louisiana • United States
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About the role
- Serve as the primary point of contact for dealerships of an OEM Digital Retailing system
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the OEM program, dealership operations, and automotive retail best practices to drive strong engagement and utilization
- Lead and facilitate user training and ongoing support throughout all phases of the implementation lifecycle
- Ensure key dealership personnel meet required turnaround times for critical implementation milestones
- Proactively identify implementation risks and work to mitigate effectively and efficiently
- Build strong partnerships with dealership teams through both in‑person and virtual consultations, coaching, and training sessions
- Deliver clear, engaging presentations and product demonstrations using established presentation materials
- Consult with assigned dealerships to develop actionable plans that align with their processes and support their unique operational needs
- Build strong, productive relationships with integrated vendor partners to support overall program success
- Document, communicate and escalate issues/concerns as necessary
- Monitor performance metrics regularly, leveraging data and analytics to assess progress and identify opportunities
- Participate in scheduled performance reviews and strategic planning sessions with Maritz Managers to exchange insights, refine best practices, and collaboratively resolve challenges
- Prioritize time effectively, focusing on high-impact activities and maintaining alignment with established goals
- Manage travel and program related expenses in accordance with Maritz guidelines
Requirements
- Background in dealership consulting or automotive retail operations
- Strong understanding of the retail automotive industry, including common terminology, dealership structures, and workflow processes
- Experience working with dealership and automotive retail software platforms, including DMS, CRM, and digital retailing solutions
- Knowledge of dealership desking or F&I processes
- Quick learner with the ability to stay current on rapidly evolving digital solutions
- Proven ability to maintain a positive, solutions-oriented attitude in high-pressure environments
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively within the Maritz team, as well as with clients and vendor partners
- Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
- Skilled in delivering presentations, leading productive discussions, and addressing objections with resilience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401k
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Year end holiday closure
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
dealership consultingautomotive retail operationsDMSCRMdigital retailing solutionsdealership desking processesF&I processesdata analyticspresentation skillsproblem-solving
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationcoachingtime managementsolutions-oriented attituderesiliencetrainingrelationship buildingstrategic planningadaptability