What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Dealer Vendor Manager position at Aquent Talent?
Job Details
This role will work to identify vendors and manage the related processes to onboard them into our client's digital tool.
They are focused on analyzing the retail automotive marketplace to understand the products, services, and solutions that automotive retailers need to successfully run their businesses.
The individual in this role will be responsible for identifying and managing potential partnerships with vendors to drive awareness and sales through the ecommerce platform designed for dealers.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a deep understanding of automotive dealership digital marketing products, dealership operations and prior experience working in a dealership evaluating and onboarding vendors.
Essential Functions
1. Identify and understand emerging technologies, providers, and new trends, in the automotive retail and digital marketing industry
to contribute to the overall product/solution offering for its dealers.
2. Conduct market research to identify partnership opportunities and trends in the automotive industry.
3. Evaluate new vendors and work with internal teams to manage the vetting process.
4. Negotiate agreements with vendors to ensure alignment with company goals.
5. Onboard vendors, process updates on website, and troubleshoot issues to resolution.
6. Manage ongoing vendor relationships and address any concerns from dealers/retailers.
7. Monitor dealer feedback to ensure customer satisfaction.
8. Participate in partner events and initiatives to strengthen our market presence.
9. Maintain vendor scorecards to monitor partnership success.
Qualifications
- Experience in business development, vendor evaluation and vendor management, 5 years.
- Operational leadership experience working in an automotive dealership preferred, 5 years.
- Experience in negotiations, creating and managing contracts/agreements.
- Automotive dealer digital marketing experience preferred.
This is a hybrid role in Dearborn, Michigan. Candidates must be local, able and willing to work onsite 3 days per week.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $45/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through . More information on our awesome ! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
Our client is leading the digital transformation for the automotive industry by collecting data to analyze consumer interactions and, in return, offers a variety of products tailored to the evolving consumer needs. The data collected has increased retail sales and brand loyalty for all partners-winning! Each partner relationship is unique but all share the same end result-maximizing digital marketing that leads to an increase in sales. Innovative and effective? We love that! Our client knows that their employees are the competitive advantage!
The company values include inclusion, respect, integrity, trustworthiness and accountability. Our client encourages and values the voice and contributions of all team members fostering a safe and open environment for each individual to be their authentic selves. Creativity is already flowing at this company but YOU can help create magic! Your digital expertise and innovative ideas will help to enhance the overall user experience. The teams you will collaborate with, the skills you will sharpen (and gain) and your creative insights will not only add to your experience but will look great on your resume. Quick, write that down! This exciting opportunity will expand your portfolio and will give you a competitve advantage when searching for your next opportunity! In an industry with such high demand, this is one you won't want to miss! Apply today to see what exciting opportunities we have waiting for you!
Working with AQUENT provides you access to some pretty awesome perks:
They are focused on analyzing the retail automotive marketplace to understand the products, services, and solutions that automotive retailers need to successfully run their businesses.
The individual in this role will be responsible for identifying and managing potential partnerships with vendors to drive awareness and sales through the ecommerce platform designed for dealers.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a deep understanding of automotive dealership digital marketing products, dealership operations and prior experience working in a dealership evaluating and onboarding vendors.
Essential Functions
1. Identify and understand emerging technologies, providers, and new trends, in the automotive retail and digital marketing industry
to contribute to the overall product/solution offering for its dealers.
2. Conduct market research to identify partnership opportunities and trends in the automotive industry.
3. Evaluate new vendors and work with internal teams to manage the vetting process.
4. Negotiate agreements with vendors to ensure alignment with company goals.
5. Onboard vendors, process updates on website, and troubleshoot issues to resolution.
6. Manage ongoing vendor relationships and address any concerns from dealers/retailers.
7. Monitor dealer feedback to ensure customer satisfaction.
8. Participate in partner events and initiatives to strengthen our market presence.
9. Maintain vendor scorecards to monitor partnership success.
Qualifications
- Experience in business development, vendor evaluation and vendor management, 5 years.
- Operational leadership experience working in an automotive dealership preferred, 5 years.
- Experience in negotiations, creating and managing contracts/agreements.
- Automotive dealer digital marketing experience preferred.
This is a hybrid role in Dearborn, Michigan. Candidates must be local, able and willing to work onsite 3 days per week.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $45/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through . More information on our awesome ! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
Our client is leading the digital transformation for the automotive industry by collecting data to analyze consumer interactions and, in return, offers a variety of products tailored to the evolving consumer needs. The data collected has increased retail sales and brand loyalty for all partners-winning! Each partner relationship is unique but all share the same end result-maximizing digital marketing that leads to an increase in sales. Innovative and effective? We love that! Our client knows that their employees are the competitive advantage!
The company values include inclusion, respect, integrity, trustworthiness and accountability. Our client encourages and values the voice and contributions of all team members fostering a safe and open environment for each individual to be their authentic selves. Creativity is already flowing at this company but YOU can help create magic! Your digital expertise and innovative ideas will help to enhance the overall user experience. The teams you will collaborate with, the skills you will sharpen (and gain) and your creative insights will not only add to your experience but will look great on your resume. Quick, write that down! This exciting opportunity will expand your portfolio and will give you a competitve advantage when searching for your next opportunity! In an industry with such high demand, this is one you won't want to miss! Apply today to see what exciting opportunities we have waiting for you!
Working with AQUENT provides you access to some pretty awesome perks:
- Subsidized (up to 85%!) Health, Vision and Dental Benefits, and Access to Fidelity 401(k) with Matching!
- FSA Program
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- Resume / Portfolio Review Interview Prep. You'll be set-up for success!
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