Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PureCars is an automotive marketing company that provides technology-driven solutions, data capabilities, and advertising support to automotive dealers. The OEM Program Manager engages, manages, and improves OEM partnerships, supporting implementation, stakeholder communication, documentation, reporting, billing, and long-term relationship performance.
Responsibilities
- Assist BD Director in the development and execution of partnerships
- Ensure timely execution of each partner opportunity through close collaboration with internal and external parties on specification development
- Work with PureCars' Development, Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to manage and grow key existing partnerships
- Facilitate requirements gathering, understand timelines including time to market, and assist with risk mitigation
- Maintain communication with Partners and other project stakeholders
- Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences effectively
- Assist in developing negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration with PureCars' operations, examining risks, and estimating partners' needs and goals
- Create and maintain comprehensive partner program documentation
- Manage relationships with existing Partners to ensure a consistent, high level of functionality, service, and performance
- Assist Sales and Marketing teams with program specifics and customer service
- Update Customer Experience, Sales, and Marketing departments on PureCars' partnerships
- Keep up-to-date on technology trends
- Assist with monthly billing of partnerships
- Ensure monthly reporting deliverables are met for partnerships, including troubleshooting and working with Development to ensure adherence to partner reporting specifications
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Skills
- 4-year college degree; BA in Business preferred
- Minimum of 3 years managing partner relations within automotive technology, with knowledge of the automotive technology landscape related to dealerships — including trends, partners, and opportunities
- Working knowledge of digital advertising platforms: Google Analytics, Google Ads, Bing, Programmatic Display, Social Media, YouTube, and more
- Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the full Google Product Suite
- Strong relationship management experience with business partners, technology teams, and senior management
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal), including strong presentation and public speaking experience with the ability to effectively address both technical and non-technical audiences and influence decision-makers toward effective solutions
- Strong analytical skills regarding technical and contractual aspects of partner relationships
- Innovative problem solver — able to recognize gaps in process and propose appropriate resolutions
- Ability to deal with ambiguous and/or stressful situations
- Ability to consistently learn new technologies
- Willingness to travel (~20%) to visit Partners
- Passionate about working with clients and partners
- Basic understanding of accounting and billing practices
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Salesforce experience highly preferred, including building Salesforce reports
Benefits
- Fully remote work arrangement
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