OEM Programs Relationship Lead

Canadian Dealer Lease Services Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Performance-based incentive

Job summary

Canadian Dealer Lease Services Inc in Toronto seeks an experienced Relationship Manager to serve as the primary operational contact for OEM partners. This role collaborates with OEM leadership, dealer partners, vendors and CDLSI heads to ensure program commitments are executed and improvements are advanced.

You will bring deep automotive leasing knowledge, strong executive communication, and the ability to coordinate priorities across stakeholders to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage senior client relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive leasing and the Canadian automotive industry.
• At least 10 years of management-level experience with an automotive OEM and/or captive finance company.
• Strong presentation, analytical, organizational, time-management and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual fluency in English and French is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives related to OEM programs, with a consistent focus on execution quality and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with OEM management teams, dealer partners, internal department heads, external partners and vendors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned OEM programs and maintain clear accountability for operational follow-through.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations for OEM management audiences, including regular business reviews, status reporting and strategic planning sessions.
• Monitor and analyze key operating metrics to support efficient, accurate and timely completion of program activities.
• Track multiple concurrent program deliverables, identify dependencies and risks, and engage the appropriate internal stakeholders to maintain progress.
• Coordinate the timely resolution of OEM questions and concerns in partnership with CDLSI subject matter experts.
• Support operational and strategic decision-making by translating program data, stakeholder feedback and business requirements into clear actions.

Skills

Senior relationships

Auto leasing

Management experience

Executive communication

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Multi-project management

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Canadian Dealer Lease Services Inc in Toronto seeks an experienced Relationship Manager to serve as the primary operational contact for OEM partners. This role collaborates with OEM leadership, dealer partners, vendors and CDLSI heads to ensure program commitments are executed and improvements are advanced.

You will bring deep automotive leasing knowledge, strong executive communication, and the ability to coordinate priorities across stakeholders to deliver measurable results.