ABOUT TEKION:
Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.
JOB INTRODUCTION
The OEM Partnership team is expanding its engagement with automotive OEM clients and large dealer groups. As the volume and complexity of partnership opportunities grow, there is a critical need for a dedicated operations professional who can manage, track, and organize complex data sets, pipeline activity, and cross-functional deliverables. This role will serve as the operational backbone of the OEM Partnership team, ensuring that all client-facing activities are supported by accurate data, streamlined processes, and well-prepared materials. Without this role, the team risks losing visibility into key opportunities, experiencing delays in reporting, and being unable to scale efficiently. This position directly supports Tekion's strategic growth objectives within the OEM channel.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and maintain OEM partnership pipeline data within Salesforce, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates across all stages of the opportunity lifecycle.
- Track, organize, and analyze complex data sets related to OEM partner engagements, dealer group activity, and market opportunities to provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and tracking tools in Salesforce and Excel to monitor key performance indicators, deal progress, and team activity.
- Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations, executive summaries, and briefing materials for OEM client meetings, quarterly business reviews, and internal leadership updates.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to ensure alignment on OEM partnership initiatives and deliverables.
- Support the SVP of OEM Partnership with meeting preparation, follow-up action tracking, and operational cadence management.
- Identify process gaps and proactively recommend improvements to enhance team efficiency, data quality, and reporting capabilities.
- Serve as a key point of contact for operational inquiries from OEM clients and large dealer groups, maintaining a professional and knowledgeable presence.
- Assist in the coordination of limited travel engagements (less than 20%) for OEM client visits, industry events, and dealer group meetings.
- Maintain organized records of all partnership agreements, communications, and key milestones.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in an operations, sales operations, or business operations role within the automotive industry.
- Strong automotive industry knowledge, including familiarity with OEM structures, dealer networks, and franchise operations.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to manage, track, and organize large and complex data sets.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling, complex formulas) and Microsoft PowerPoint (executive-level presentation design).
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce CRM, including pipeline management, report building, and dashboard creation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to…