DMS or strong automotive /OEM experience is required
ITIL experience is required
L1 / L2 support experience is required
German fluency- C1
fixed term contract around Euro 50K/anum
Position Summary
The Customer-Facing L1/L2 Support Engineer – Dealer Management Systems (DMS) is responsible for providing first- and second-level technical support to automotive dealership customers across Germany. This role combines IT troubleshooting expertise, deep understanding of dealership business processes, and professional stakeholder communication. The position ensures operational stability of DMS environments, timely incident resolution, and high customer satisfaction in accordance with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Support & Incident Resolution
- Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for DMS-related software and system issues
- Diagnose and resolve incidents related to:
- Database queries and data inconsistencies
- Integrations (OEM systems, accounting, CRM, third-party interfaces)
- Perform root cause analysis and document findings
- Escalate complex or critical issues to Level 3/Engineering with structured documentation
- Support system updates, configuration changes, and patch deployments
- Maintain accurate and complete ticket documentation in accordance with ITIL standards
- Dealership Operations Support
- Provide functional support aligned with automotive dealership workflows, including:
- Vehicle sales management (new and used vehicles)
- Service and workshop operations
- Parts and inventory management
- Warranty processing and claims
- Financial accounting and reconciliation processes
- Experience supporting dealership environments associated with OEMs is considered advantageous.
- Serve as a primary contact for assigned dealership customers
- Communicate effectively with dealership management, IT administrators, and operational leads
- Provide structured updates during incident handling and escalations
- Ensure adherence to SLAs and customer communication standards
- Conduct remote support sessions and occasional onsite visits where required
- Contribute to long-term customer satisfaction and retention
- Operate within ITIL-aligned incident and problem management processes
- Identify recurring issues and contribute to preventive measures
- Maintain and contribute to internal knowledge base documentation
- Support process optimization initiatives within the support organization
Required Qualifications
- Education & Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IT Support (L1/L2) or enterprise software support
- Experience supporting ERP, DMS, or comparable business-critical systems
- Domain Knowledge
- Strong understanding of automotive dealership operations
- Familiarity with German regulatory, tax, and accounting considerations within dealership environments is preferred
- Experience working directly with dealership personnel is advantageous
- Language Requirements
- Professional working proficiency in English
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Structured and solution-oriented working style
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- High level of accountability and ownership