Relationship Manager

PBS Systems; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Relationship Manager to enhance client partnerships in the automotive sector. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of corporate clients, ensuring their needs are met through effective communication and project management. You will engage with key stakeholders, conduct regular onsite visits, and advocate for clients within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a background in dealership operations or project management. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth and development, offering internal promotions and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Internal promotion and growth opportunities

Professional development support

Access to onsite gym or corporate membership

Free parking

Staff events

Great referral bonus

Staff discounts with GM, Dell, and more

Qualifications

• Experience in dealership operations and software integration preferred.
• Must have strong follow-up and internal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 25 corporate clients.
• Act as client advocate and ensure concerns are addressed promptly.
• Conduct onsite visits and monitor client status regularly.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Dealership Operations Knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Location: Calgary - HQ or Milton, ON

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Internal Job Title: Relationship Manager

Reports To: Team Lead - Relationship Management

Job Requirement(s): Travel throughout Canada and USA, 3 weeks per quarter

No. of Openings: 1

“PBS is the fastest growing “All Inclusive Business Platform” vendor in North America and we’ve only just begun!”

The Opportunity

We are changing the way people buy and service cars one dealership at a time. In business for over 30 years, PBS is the third largest DMS (Dealership Management System) provider to the North American retail automotive industry. Each month we welcome hundreds of new users to our software platform, and we need your help.

We are unique in the industry because we view our customers as business partners, technology innovators, and friends. Our software can run all aspects of an automotive dealership with sales, service, inventory management, and accounting modules.

And that is where you come into the picture. While specific roles are posted, PBS is always open to pivoting with quality people and adding to the team based on your skills and the needs of our customers. After you join the team, we will continue the process of moving you into new roles based on your talents, growth, and interests.

The Role

The Relationship Manager is tasked with building and maintaining all aspects of the relationship with our larger groups and key accounts. This dynamic role will liaise with all management levels of our most valued clients and develop strategies internally to ensure a strong and continuous partnership. Knowing the pulse of the client is at the forefront of all activities, and it can provide decision insight to PBS management by maintaining an always current view of operations.

As the key account client is moved through the DMS Sale – Install – Follow up process, the Relationship Manager (RM) is involved initially at an overview level. As the client moves to standard PBS lines of communication and interaction, the RM more fully engages. This transfer from project management to relationship management, including the central issues list, provides ongoing oversight and ensures a successful long-term implementation.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 25 corporate clients with up to 150 rooftops. The number of sites per group, users per site, PBS product usage level, and lifecycle of the client will determine required SRM interaction levels and actual capacity
• Act as the client advocate to ensure concerns are identified and addressed – liaise with PBS internal departments to spearhead escalations and ensure prompt attention, efficient response, and timely follow up
• Conduct onsite visits at least once per year focusing on key staff in each department
• Proactively interact remotely with key contacts at least once per quarter. Knowing the pulse is at the forefront of all activities
• Monitor status and maintain summary issues list affecting client, monitor Cornerstone calls and intuitively, proactively step in to help curb any challenges
• Oversee project management and activity coordination for multiple clients simultaneously
• Encourage dealer attendance at PBS events such as Dealer Conference, workshops, and ongoing online PBS education opportunities
• Attend conventions, trade shows and external functions relating to assigned client base
  
  

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education, degree or diploma, or equivalent work experience
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and passport
• Solid computer knowledge Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel
• Dealership operations, software integration, business consulting, or project management experience given preference
• Superior verbal & written communication skills are essential
• Ability to engage with executive level clients and dealership department operations staff
• Strong follow-up skills and internal communication / relationship skills are essential
• Adaptability, personal initiative, and the ability to work independently are a must
  
  

What We Offer

• Internal promotion and growth opportunities
• An education department dedicated to helping you with professional and personal development
• Internal promotion and growth oppor tunities
• An education department dedicated to helping you with professional and personal development
• Access to an onsite gym at some locations and/or corporate membership to Goodlife
• Free parking
• Staff events
• Great referral bonus
• Staff discounts with GM, Dell, and more
  
  

Should you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email. Please monitor your junk/spam folder.

PBS Systems thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. PBS Systems is an employment-equity employer. Candidates who require accommodations throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruiting Department.