Strategic Account Executive (Strategic Account Director)

Solera Holdings, LLC.

Halifax

On-site

CAD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Solera Dealer Solutions in Halifax/Atlantic Region, Canada, is seeking a Strategic Account Director to lead senior relationships and growth across a defined portfolio of high‑value automotive dealer groups. You will focus on retention, renewal execution, and multi‑solution expansion, aligning Solera’s DMS, CRM, Service, and Marketing solutions with dealer objectives.

You will collaborate with Solution Performance Managers, Product SMEs, and Professional Services to deliver measurable ROI and

Qualifications

3–6+ years of experience in automotive SaaS, dealership technology, or automotive retail operations.
Proven ability to manage strategic or enterprise‑level accounts with retention and expansion responsibility.

Responsibilities

Own executive‑level relationships across assigned strategic accounts.
Position Solera as a long‑term strategic partner by aligning solutions to group growth and profitability.
Lead structured, value‑based executive business reviews focused on performance outcomes and roadmap alignment.
Own renewal strategy, negotiation, and execution for assigned strategic accounts; ensure high retention.
Proactively identify renewal risk and mobilize cross‑functional resources to protect revenue.
Drive upsell and expansion revenue by identifying whitespace opportunities and multi‑solution adoption.
Articulate ROI and value stories to justify continued investment and expanded solution adoption.

Skills

Strategic accounts

Executive communication

Upsell revenue

Dealership operations knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CRM systems

DMS

Marketing platforms

Job description

Strategic Account Director

Location: Halifax/Atlantic Region Canada

Department: Dealer Solutions - Account Management

Reports to: Director, Canada, Dealer Solutions - Account Management

Partners with: Performance Managers / Product SMEs, Professional Services, Customer Success, Support

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

The Strategic Account Director, Solera Dealer Solutions is the senior relationship and growth owner for a defined portfolio of high‑value, strategic automotive dealer groups. This role is accountable for retention, renewal execution, and expansion of existing business, with a strong emphasis on upsell growth, multi‑solution adoption, and long‑term partner alignment. This position has no responsibility for new logo acquisition.

The Strategic Account Director serves as a trusted advisor to dealer executive leadership, aligning Solera’s DMS, CRM, Service, and Marketing solutions to dealership‑level business objectives. Working closely with Solution Performance Managers (SPMs), Product SMEs, and Professional Services, the role ensures customers realize measurable ROI, increased operational efficiency, and expanded value from their Solera investment over time.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Relationship & Account Ownership

Own executive‑level relationships across assigned strategic accounts, including Corporate Management, Dealer Principals, General Managers, Fixed Ops Directors, BDC Leaders.

Position Solera as a long‑term strategic partner by aligning solutions to Group growth, profitability, and operational priorities.

Lead structured, value‑based executive business reviews focused on performance outcomes, roadmap alignment, and future growth opportunities.

Retention, Renewal & Revenue Expansion

Own renewal strategy, negotiation, and execution for assigned strategic accounts, ensuring high retention and contract continuity.

Proactively identify renewal risk, develop mitigation strategies, and mobilize cross‑functional resources to protect revenue.

Drive upsell and expansion revenue by identifying whitespace opportunities, multi‑solution adoption paths, and incremental module growth.

Articulate clear ROI and value stories that justify continued investment and expanded solution adoption.

Strategic Account Planning

Develop and maintain annual and quarterly strategic account plans that include:

Enterprise business goals across fixed ops, variable ops, and marketing
Current solution footprint and adoption maturity
Expansion targets and revenue growth opportunities
Risk indicators, renewal timelines, and mitigation strategies
Use account plans as a living document to guide engagement strategy and prioritize revenue‑generating initiatives.

Portfolio Expansion Focus

Drive growth across Solera’s solution portfolio, including:

DMS: Service, parts, accounting, and inventory workflows
CRM: Lead management, showroom effectiveness, and BDC optimization
Service: Service Suite check‑in, scheduling, inspections, and technician productivity
Marketing: Campaign execution, retention, reputation management, and equity mining through Sales Journey
Inventory+: Partner with Product SMEs to position additional capabilities based on dealership performance gaps and growth objectives.

Product Adoption & Performance Enablement

Collaborate with Solution Performance Managers and Product SMEs to ensure deep adoption across strategic accounts.

Align performance engagements to dealership outcomes such as:

Increase service lane throughput
Improved lead response time and conversion rates
Reduced no‑shows through scheduling optimization
Higher marketing ROI and customer retention
Translate usage and performance insights into actionable upsell and optimization recommendations.

Customer Health & Risk Management

Monitor product utilization, customer satisfaction metrics (NPS/CSAT), support trends, and operational KPIs.

Identify early indicators of churn or dissatisfaction and lead corrective action plans.

Manage complex escalations by coordinating cross‑functional resolution efforts.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

Act as the quarterback across Customer Success, Professional Services, Product, Support, and Marketing teams.

Provide strategic field insight on competitive threats, dealer needs, adoption barriers, and product enhancement opportunities.

Partner with Marketing on targeted communications, executive events, and strategic account initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

3–6+ years of experience in automotive SaaS, dealership technology, or automotive retail operations.
Demonstrated success managing strategic or enterprise‑level accounts with retention and expansion responsibility.
Strong understanding of dealership operations across fixed ops, variable ops, CRM, and marketing.
Proven ability to drive upsell revenue and multi‑solution adoption within an existing customer base.
Strong executive communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Data‑driven approach to identifying growth opportunities and customer risk.

Preferred

Experience with automotive DMS, CRM, FixOps platforms.
Prior dealership leadership experience (Sales Management, Finance, BDC, Service lane).
Familiarity with OEM standards, compliance requirements, and certification programs.
Experience using structured account planning frameworks and customer health models.

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