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Senior Partner Success Manager

Oem

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Tekion

Tekion

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-native platform for automotive retail management

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$108k - $145.8kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

Carson, CA, USA

Category
Customer Success
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Communications
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Superb communication and interpersonal skills
  • Adaptable and able to quickly grasp and apply new info
  • Be a strategic thinker, persuasive communicator and able to embrace frequent change
  • Experience working in a customer service role
  • Knowledge of OEM and customer success processes
  • Highly organized, detailed and a self-starter
  • Ability to travel (25%) within the USA
  • Work on-site in Torrance, CA 1-2 days per week
Responsibilities
  • Training the OEM’s internal and external facing teams to support Tekion’s enterprise solution
  • Identify scope, timeline, and necessary stakeholders for OEM Enterprise Projects
  • Work with stakeholders, IT, Finance, Engineering and Product teams to deliver new features/integrations
  • Create timelines in alignment with OEM and internal product/engineering teams and ensure meeting agreed upon delivery dates
  • Drive project success together with OEM and dealer partners; develop strategies to avoid or overcome blockers
  • Handle OEM partner inquiries and communication
  • Analyze dealer partner data to create KPIs and benchmarks in order to improve dealer workflows and ultimately customer experience
  • Evaluate, facilitate creation, and improve tutorials and other communication infrastructure
  • Work with other departments to identify opportunities for increasing efficiency or improving workflow processes within the organization based on the analyses above
  • Suggest new solutions or products to improve OEM and dealer partners’ operations
  • Anticipate customer needs based on projects in the pipeline
  • Prove their value, internally and externally, to promote business growth and profitability for all

Tekion has developed a cloud-native platform designed specifically for the automotive retail industry. Its main product is a Dealer Management System (DMS) that utilizes technologies like Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning (ML) to improve the operations of car dealerships. This platform provides a centralized view and performance metrics for dealership groups, allowing for better management and increased operational efficiency. Tekion differentiates itself from competitors by being the first and fastest cloud-native DMS available, and it integrates seamlessly with major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) at no extra cost. The company's goal is to enhance dealership efficiency, profitability, and customer experience through its subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, which also includes additional services to help dealerships identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$435.1M

Headquarters

Pleasanton, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $200 million in growth capital from Dragoneer Investment Group positions Tekion for rapid expansion and innovation.
  • The appointment of a new CTO to lead AI expansion indicates a strong focus on technological advancement and potential IPO.
  • Partnerships with industry leaders like automotiveMastermind enhance Tekion's platform capabilities, driving better customer engagement and sales predictions.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in automotive retail technology is intense, with numerous established players vying for market share.
  • Rapid scaling and integration of new technologies could lead to operational challenges and potential service disruptions.

What makes Tekion unique

  • Tekion's platform is the first and fastest cloud-native Dealer Management System (DMS) in the automotive retail industry, setting it apart from legacy systems.
  • The integration of advanced technologies like Big Data, IoT, and Machine Learning into their DMS provides dealerships with unparalleled operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Tekion's seamless integration with major OEMs and ecosystem partners at no additional cost offers a significant competitive advantage.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and generous stock options

100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage

Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages

The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies

Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper

Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up

A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration

The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy

Exciting opportunities for career growth and development