Customer Success Manager

Job Summary

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow all CDK Global policies and procedures

• Complete all mandatory assigned compliance tasks and acknowledgements

• Meet or exceed all performance expectations

• 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 CDKs 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 clients 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

• Travel 75% of the Time

Qualifications

• 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 SalesForce

• 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

• Able to Travel up to 75%

• Highschool Diploma

• Valid Drivers License/travel documents(if applicable)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of automotive experience preferred

• Familiarity with CDKs 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)

• BA/BS Preferred

Salary Range:$65500 - $83500

CDK 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 offer Medical dental and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Matching Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people customers and communities. We are open curious and encourage different views so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed ancestry national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status creed or religion age disability (including pregnancy) results of genetic testing service in the military veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. CDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.