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Pre Sales Solutions

Automotive Software

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Tekion

Tekion

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-native platform for automotive retail management

Automotive & Transportation
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$88.6k - $149.7kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Sales Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Saturation of experience with multiple DMS platforms.
  • Proven experience presenting to dealers and various other industry partners.
  • Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in DMS software development and web technologies.
  • Knowledge of the automotive industry required.
  • Highly achievement oriented and capable of operating at a fast pace environment.
  • Ability to handle shifting priorities.
  • A passion for working with clients and software.
  • Ambitious in their career goals.
  • Have a ‘whatever it takes to get it done’ attitude.
  • Handles change and fluidity that comes with fast-growing tech companies.
  • A known perfectionist that strives for a high level of accountability.
  • Thrives on change and improved results; never satisfied with ‘good enough’.
  • Eager to put your fingerprints on everything.
  • Strongly believes that collaboration is the key to accomplishing goals.
  • Enjoys virtual customer interaction as well as in-person visits; ensuring the experience is as expected.
  • Measures the right things not everything.
  • Excels at beating the competition and delivering a never seen before customer experience.
  • Technical expert who can solve tough customer problems.
  • Willingness to travel – up to 50% (fly and drive).
Responsibilities
  • Conducting in-depth product demonstrations of products/services.
  • Presenting the product and all features to customers at events such as conferences and seminars.
  • Overcoming audience objections and points of pain with viable Tekion solutions.
  • Providing advanced training, statistics, and support to the sales team.
  • Communicating customer requirements to product management teams.
  • Non-Quota carrying position.

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

2%

1 year growth

2%

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