Critical Situation Leader

About the role

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. Visit www.cdkglobal.com At CDK Global , we are focused on connections that allow us to deliver world-class software, support, and data insights. Our values define who we are and how we show up for each other, our customers, and our communities. Our values: Stay Curious , Own It, Be Open , Create Possibilities Position Summary Coordination of communication to customers impacted by significant outages or an inability to sell cars, parts and service. Also focused on requests for case escalation. Accept requests for assistance, ensure cases are managed and moving to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Case Management :
• Manage case escalations brought up by the customer or internal CDK staff
• Work with Care application teams, assessing priority of escalations and ensuring 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 relating to case resolution.
• 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 review case activity and issues related to Customer Care.
• Regular case review to customers requiring extra focus. Ensure movement and assignment.
• Assess dealership risk factors and identify risk mitigation strategies to ensure the continued success of CDK applications and new layered application opportunities.
• Regular reporting of escalation activity. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or related CDK experience.
• 5+ Years of client services, marketing, or sales experience.
• 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
• Saturday work required. Must be able to work some weekends.
• Project management skills.
• Proficient in using SalesForce
• 5+ Years of retail automotive experience preferred.
• Salary Range: $65,500 - $75,000
• 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, ancestr

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