Critical Situation Leader
CDK

Remote Position - USA

Position Summary:

Coordination of communication to customers impacted by significant outages or an inability to sell cars, parts and service. Also focused on customers considered at high risk of leaving CDK. We will work with main contacts in the high-risk dealerships, ensuring issue resolution is occurring in a timely fashion and understanding the business needs of the client to assist with driving the CDK solution value.

Responsibilities:

• Churn Customers:
  
  • Managing customers considered at high risk of leaving CDK for a specific timeline.
    
  • Immediate response to client issues escalated via Service Connect, developing appropriate action plans using regional, divisional, and technical support resources.
    
  • Manage escalations brought up by the customer or internal CDK staff until a successful conclusion.
    
  • Engage all departments (Sales, R&D, Product) in critical issue resolution plans as needed.
    
  • Partner with Sales, and Fulfillment with the end goal of making our dealers promoters of CDK. Utilize Vision/Salesforce application to manage open cases and subcases owned.
    
  • Clear understanding of CDK's business direction and willingness to approach any task for an overall outlook.
    
  • Participate in CDK internal conference calls to represent customer interests and communicate action plans as needed.
    
  • Serve as point person to dealers to help facilitate and coordinate across all CDK departments.
    
  • Participate in customer meetings remotely and on-site, representing support initiatives and current plans. Identify opportunities and initiate training plans for dealership staff
    
  • Host weekly calls to discuss various topics such as cases, projects, server health, and driving growth in the customer's organization and utilization of the CDK systems they have purchased.
    
  • Assess dealership risk factors and identify risk mitigation strategies to ensure the continued success of CDK applications and new layered application opportunities.
    

• Outage Impacted (Unable to sell cars, parts or service):
  
  • Engagement in outage bridges including weekends
    
  • Define what requires additional communication.
    
  • Building and distributing customer facing communication.
    
  • Define the audience on impacted customers.
    

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service and listening skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Above average presentation skills.
  
• Knowledge of all CDK products, software, and hardware.
  
• Knowledge of CDK departments and internal processes.
  
• Knowledge of CDK's business strategy, operational workings of CDK, product offerings, and automotive industry.
  
• Ability to work and influence across all levels of the dealership
  
• Strong multi-tasking experience; multiple assignments, project issues
  
• Strong collaboration and human resource development skills.
  
• Ability to analyze situations and determine a course of action and comprehend dealer issues.
  
• A solution-oriented, strategic thinking, and high-judgment leader
  
• Bachelor's degree or related CDK experience.
  
• 5+ Years of client services, marketing, or sales experience.
  

Preferred:

• Project management skills.
  
• Proficient in using SalesForce
  
• 5+ Years of retail automotive experience preferred.
  

Salary Range: $69,000 - $75,000

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

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