Customer Success Specialist - Modern Retail

Job description

Field Based Position - Must reside near a Major Airport Position Summary The Customer Success Specialist is responsible for providing best in class customer service to clients through product, workflow and industry expertise. Assisting the client's dedicated CSM, The Customer Success Specialist's responsibility is to use product-specific knowledge to demonstrate the value of CDK products by providing customers with solutions to their operational needs. Responsibilities Develops a productive working relationship with CSM team, partnering successfully to deliver best-in-class customer service to low touch clients. Partners with client's dedicated CSM to provide product-specific expertise in an effort to grow CDK product adoption. Discuss and demonstrate CDK product functionality and industry insights at a basic level Provide customers with guidance, helping help them to achieve basic industry standards Follow established product understanding and utilization benchmarks that are achievable & guide customers on best practices to meet those benchmarks Complete client training, consultation, operational adjustment or best practice requests to drive additional value and utilization for CDK clients Escalate blockers to Customer Care, ensuring client is able to achieve visible value and utilization Utilize opportunities to continue growth and knowledge base on the CDK suite of products. Utilize training resources and provide reference documentation to customer Participate in scaled webinars to customers Ensure a high level of consistent documentation of dealer engagements relating to improved performance as a result of targeted training, new product expansion, and issue resolution Seeks and listens to feedback. Demonstrates a positive outlook on work. Provides recognition to peers. Qualifications Strong communication skills with peers as well as clients, both oral as well as written. High sense of urgency. Handles high stress interactions and situations and is able to de-escalate appropriately using empathy Time management and completion of tasks to a definite deadline Ability to work and influence both internal and external stakeholders Outstanding customer service skills Organization and prioritizations skills Effective at engaging and articulating value Good relationship and collaboration skills to engage senior level dealership associates Familiarity with dealership systems and operations Strong understanding of one CDK product suites Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum 3 or more years of experience in Auto industry. Travel up to 80% Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of retail automotive experience preferred Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency preferred Familiarity with CDK's org structure, solutions, implementation and service models Some automotive knowledge (Areas of the dealership and Dealer workflows) BA/BS preferred Salary Range: $65,500 - $83,500 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.