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Full-Time

Director – Solutions

Posted on 7/8/2024

Tekion

Tekion

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-native platform for automotive retail management

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$129.2k - $218.5kAnnually

+ Stock Options + Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

United States

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years experience in Sales Management/Director role
  • Proven track record leading sales teams
  • Strong knowledge of automotive industry and sales cycles
  • Microsoft Office suite, Salesforce
  • Willing to travel (fly) 50-75%
Responsibilities
  • Lead, manage and grow group of professionals on the Solutions team
  • Participates in pre-sales activities and assists the sales team in planning and driving new business
  • Leads creation of review materials as stipulated by the pursuit process
  • Provides mentoring and training to others within the Solution Services organization
  • Leads customer discovery workshops to understand business issues/objectives
  • Stays current on technology changes in the market
  • Build meaningful, trusted relationships with dealer principals
  • Identify and qualify prospective dealer partners
  • Utilize technology and industry expertise to understand unique dealer needs
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to sell Tekion’s products
  • Meet and exceed sales goals

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

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