Manager, Enterprise Customer Success - CRN

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<p>OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.</p> <!--_dfFormat_=html--><p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Job Summary</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Owns the CRN customer relationship for assigned Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and acts as a consultative partner to maximize the value and benefit of product/service offerings and drive client engagement and retention. Provides day-to-day guidance to the CRN OEM Customer Success team. Maintains deep knowledge of OEM, industry, product, and role in the market. Tracks success of OEM programs through metrics to help manage program performance to objectives. Works cross-functionally with National Accounts, Product, Operations, Direct Sales, Marketing, and Support teams to ensure key tasks are being managed successfully.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Builds long-standing and successful relationships with OEM clients; strengthens industry partnerships and engages industry stakeholders. Builds trusted partner relationships among all levels within the OEM organization. Helps discover short-term and long-terms objectives along with overall strategy to help better align OEC products and services within the OEM.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Manages daily activities and staff of the OEM Customer Success team which includes setting objectives and goals, communicating priorities, providing performance feedback, offering professional development opportunities, and guiding the team in their day-to-day account management. Addresses and documents performance issues in a timely manner.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Coordinates travel to OEMs on a regular basis, and coordinates calls and virtual meetings with OEM brands at a regular cadence to build relationships and develop rapport in the spirit of maintaining a trusted partner relationship. Focuses on helping to understand and define OEM goals/desired outcomes with program implementation and creates solutions that meet both the organization and the client’s annual objectives.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Evaluates industry trends to create preemptive solutions.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Educates our internal teams on new OEM CRN objectives and projects, and educates industry leaders, OEMs, Dealers, and outside groups on the importance of Certification, and shares feedback from shops, account managers, and Regional Directors with OEM clients.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Receives OEM issues, conducts research to clarify and resolve issues, and communicates resolution to the customer support team for ongoing educational purposes and improved customer support.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Oversees agreements and takes a proactive approach with renewals and Request for Proposals (RFPs).</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Provides advice regarding strategic and operational partnership requirements, and analysis of program performance, Return on Investment (ROI), and ongoing opportunities for program improvement.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">9. Supports new program rollouts/launches in conjunction with Product and other OEC cross-functional teams.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">10. Creates engaging PowerPoint presentations for a variety of groups and needs, including quarterly business reviews and webinars for OEM partners.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">11. Communicates with OEM dealers and field representatives regarding network updates and initiatives.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">12. Assists department leadership with hiring and onboarding of new team members.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Education</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, with a focus in Business or related discipline. In the absence of a degree, equivalent work experience directly related to the key responsibilities of the role will be considered as a substitute for the degree.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Experience</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At least 8 years of experience in enterprise customer success building value with large enterprise customers across software and services, and at least 1 year of informal management experience such as leading workgroups, committees or cross functional projects and/or assisting leadership with delegating and tracking work activities or providing mentorship to junior level team members.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must also be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Excellent relationship and account management skills and seen as a trusted and credible business partner to assigned OEM clients and internal teams.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Ability to lead and coach a diverse team and foster a positive and teamwork-oriented environment.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively tailor communications to a specific audience or call to action.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Can quickly learn and gain an understanding of company products and their features, benefits, and application within OEM client locations.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy, detail, and timely follow-up on action items.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Proficiency with PowerPoint and skilled at creating and delivering engaging presentations.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Flexible and adaptable approach to work and can easily adjust to shifts in priorities as the needs of the business change.</span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Travel</strong></span></p> <p style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">· Domestic travel is required and anticipated to be up to 25% of work time. International travel may also be required on an occasional and limited basis.</span></p><p>What makes working at OEC awesome? It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in-person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team-driven contributions. Or it could be the empowerment and how the team is encouraged to take risks, learn, and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. But no matter what gets us out of bed in the morning, our whole global community is inspired to be forward thinking and drive innovative solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry. <br> <br><br></p> <p>OEConnection is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite applicants and employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race and ethnicity. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. This information will be maintained separately from your application for employment. If you do not wish to self-identify at this time, you may do so in the future by submitting this form. Failure to provide the following information will not subject you to any adverse action or treatment. OEConnection is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.</p> <!--_dfFormat_=html-->

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