Automotive Digital Retail Implementation Manager

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Automotive consulting firm implementation manager supporting Minneapolis-area dealerships with OEM digital retailing systems. Leading training, adoption, performance monitoring, and dealership partnerships with up to 70% travel.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for dealerships using an OEM Digital Retailing system
  • Act as subject matter expert on the OEM program, dealership operations, and automotive retail best practices
  • Lead and facilitate user training and ongoing support throughout the implementation lifecycle
  • Ensure dealership personnel meet turnaround times for critical implementation milestones
  • Identify and mitigate implementation risks
  • Build partnerships with dealership teams through in-person and virtual consultations, coaching, and training
  • Deliver presentations and product demonstrations
  • Develop actionable plans aligned with dealership processes and operational needs
  • Partner with integrated vendors to support program success
  • Document, communicate, and escalate issues and concerns
  • Monitor performance metrics and use data and analytics to identify opportunities
  • Participate in performance reviews and strategic planning sessions
  • Prioritize high-impact activities and maintain alignment with goals
  • Manage travel and program-related expenses according to Maritz guidelines

Requirements:

  • Background in dealership consulting or automotive retail operations
  • Strong understanding of the retail automotive industry, terminology, dealership structures, and workflow processes
  • Experience with dealership and automotive retail software platforms, including DMS, CRM, and digital retailing solutions
  • Knowledge of dealership desking or F&I processes
  • Ability to learn rapidly evolving digital solutions
  • Proven ability to maintain a positive, solutions-oriented attitude in high-pressure environments
  • Strong collaboration skills with Maritz teams, clients, and vendor partners
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
  • Skilled in delivering presentations, leading discussions, and addressing objections
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Must reside in the greater Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN area
  • Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided
  • Ability to travel up to 70%

Benefits:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Year end holiday closure
  • Flexible work environment
  • Work-life balance flexibility
  • Employee well being support