Sr Customer Success Manager - OEM

Remote: This is a remote position; however, candidates located in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones are preferred

About Us

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

Position Summary

The Sr Customer Success Manager - OEM partners closely with Sales, OEM/ISV customers, and internal stakeholders to drive measurable success and long-term value through CDK solutions. This role is responsible for defining success outcomes, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), and developing strategic roadmaps that align with customer goals. Acting as a trusted advisor, the CSM provides product expertise, guides customers on best practices, and ensures effective adoption and utilization of CDK solutions.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Partners with Sales to define and identify success outcomes and KPIs from an OEM/ISV customer point of view for their assigned projects or initiatives.
• Develops a roadmap to deliver these success outcomes and target KPIs.
• Assists OEMs/ISV customers with defining project/initiative 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.
• Fields questions and direct clients to appropriate support resources
• Maintains pre-established relationships and assists in building/creating new relationships with OEM/ISV management. Demonstrates expertise in CDK products, establishing a reputation for being a trusted advisor.
• Assesses risk factors, identifies risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued success. Works with Sales and Marketing to create prospecting opportunities.
• Prepares client specific reports and presentations for the purposes of educating and driving growth in the client’s organization. Contributes and presents content in Strategic Business Reviews. Identifies trends to help create solutions for identified gaps using analytics
• Identifies opportunities, creating a plan for addressing training needs for OEM/ISV staff. Makes recommendations and assists client with industry best practices and solutions.
• Is seen as a key business partner with Sales, helping to grow the CDK business by proactively identifying opportunities to grow our business with the client. Drives true value for customer
• Successfully identifies and implements strategies for retaining “at risk” projects/initiatives
• Works with customers to ensure they understand CDK's products and how best to utilize them for their individual needs and goals.
• Fields questions and direct clients to appropriate support resources
• Maintains pre-established relationships with OEM/ISV management. Demonstrates expertise in CDK products, establishing a reputation for being a trusted advisor.
• Develops a productive working relationship with Lead CSMs; leaning in and assisting where needed. Demonstrates subject matter expertise on best practices and can backup Lead CSMs based on need. Mentors CSMs on best practices, teaching engagement as it pertains to solutions for client needs.
• Seeks and listens to feedback. Demonstrates a positive outlook on work. Provides recognition to peers. Mentors and trains junior staff on risk mitigation strategies, client recommendations and best practices
• Utilizes Totango to document valued-added conversations & engagements with  ISV/OEM partners

Required Job Skills & Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 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 OEM/ISV
• Knowledge of Managed Data Services or API Services, business strategy, and automotive industry
• Experience in managing client expectations, increasing client satisfaction, adoption, and growth.
• Experience working in software development or with engineers and technical teams throughout the software development process. Experience as a technical lead engineer, or data analyst is a plus.
• Proficient in using SalesForce (Totango as a bonus)
• 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 mentor team members.
• Take ownership for clients and oversee resolution while handling all aspects of client and internal communication
• Ability to Travel up to 15%
• Analytical, organizational and time management skills

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of CDK's org structure, solutions, implementation and service models
• SaaS experience preferred
• Experience using Totango preferred
• Some knowledge of automotive areas (OEM/ISV use cases, APIs, and feeds), and technology industries preferred

Physical requirements

• Operate Computer Hardware and Other Office Equipment: Constantly
• Repetitive Motion: Frequently
• Position and Move Items: Occasionally – Physical Demands: Up to 15 pounds
• Remain in a Stationary Position: Frequently
• Move About: Frequently
• Adjust Posture for Movement: Frequently
• Ascend and Descend: Occasionally
• Observe and Inspect Details: Frequently
• Communicate Information and Ideas so that others will understand: Frequently
• Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions: Occasionally
• Detects Auditory Cues: Occasionally
• Exposure to Confined Spaces: Occasionally
• Operate a Vehicle Safely: Frequently
• Ability to Navigate Airports, Transportation, and/or Other Trael Related Tasks: Frequently

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000

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 plans.We 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 must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

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.