
Associate Director, Dealer Relations
S&P Global
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Ohio • United States
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About the role
- Participate in call save meetings, strategy and planning.
- Co-screen DRM candidates during interview process for your respective team when openings arise.
- Conduct 1:1s with DRMs, engage with VP, your Director and HR on performance matters and career development, specific skill gap analysis and assessments.
- Serve as OEM contact for the team, deployment of initiatives, plan for upsells.
- Participate in and assist with Portfolio reviews and forecasting.
- Partner with Product and Marketing to remain informed of new industry trends and competition.
- Lead on product position, knowledge, role plays and set an example of how things should be done across DR.
- Create, maintain and evolve your self-development plan in partnership with your Director (one initiative on an individual basis).
- Assist in setting the agenda for any Director team meetings.
- Serve as point person when the Director is on vacation, distribute all communication, attend internal necessary meetings, and collaborate with the VP on needed decisions in the Director’s absence.
- Work with Regional DRM and other Directors to set a schedule for areas of help (launches, open DRM positions, leave, etc.).
- Engage with Enablement and Product Marketing to recommend relevant training/collateral, etc. based on industry knowledge and team member assessment.
- Make suggestions to the Operations teams for improved Salesforce functionality.
- Engagement with Regional Groups/NEAT Team/cancel strategy, implementation strategy, cadence of PW’s for team with these groups.
- Supervise and assist Director with newer DRM's, no more than three at a time.
- Carry approximately 15-20 accounts depending on region.
Requirements
- Must be in current role for at least a year with consistent positive performance reviews and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets and driving revenue growth.
- Ideal candidate has demonstrated success in tasks relevant to the desired role’s responsibilities and goals including: o Anticipating challenges and implements forward-thinking strategies to drive success.
- Proven success in leadership and mentorship, effectively guiding high-performing colleagues.
- Developing strategic recommendations that benefit the customer, product, or team, with successful implementation.
- Proven knowledge of industry trends, products and competitors with recognition as a leader in positioning Mastermind offerings against the competition.
- Strong relationship management skills and ability to identify expansion (upsell) opportunities with Key Decision Makers.
- Must have demonstrated active interest in career development with favorable outcomes (i.e. identification of process improvements, committee participation, leading calls, cross-functional collaboration, etc.).
- Possessing strong product knowledge and ability to articulate benefits to customers and instill colleagues with the same expertise.
- Experience working cross functionally and collaboratively to enhance customer experience and process improvements.
- Must have consistent favorable feedback from colleagues and dealer partners.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
- Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
- Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
- Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
- Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
- Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Salesforce functionalityStrategic recommendationsPerformance reviewsSkill gap analysisForecastingProduct knowledgeUpsell strategiesMentorshipCross-functional collaborationCustomer experience enhancement
Soft Skills
LeadershipRelationship managementCommunicationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingMentoringStrategic thinkingEngagementAdaptabilityInitiative