Associate Customer Success Specialist - Modern Retail

CDK Global, LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

CDK Global is seeking an Associate Customer Success Specialist to help clients adopt CDK solutions, deliver foundational product guidance, and support training. You will work with a Customer Success Specialist and Manager to help customers meet utilization benchmarks and document outcomes.

This remote-friendly role requires automotive experience, strong communication, travel up to 25%, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Automotive experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with dealership operations.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM tools.
• Experience delivering or supporting end-user training.

Responsibilities

• Support client adoption and satisfaction through guiding users.
• Deliver foundational product guidance and basic trainings.
• Assist with client training sessions (virtual and onsite).
• Document client interactions and outcomes in internal systems.
• Escalate blockers to CSS/CSM per guidelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams to schedule sessions and prepare reports.
• Maintain knowledge of CDK products and dealership workflows.

Skills

Automotive experience

Communication skills

Time management

Documentation

Customer service mindset

Organizational skills

Dealership operations familiarity

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce or CRM familiarity

Job description

Remote: Must live near a major airport and be able to travel up to 25% as needed

About Us

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

Position Summary

The Associate Customer Success Specialist (Associate CSS) supports client adoption and satisfaction by delivering foundational product guidance,assistingwith basic training, and documenting client engagements. Working closely with a Customer Success Specialistand Customer Success Manager, the Associate CSS helps customers achieve standardutilizationbenchmarks, escalates blockers appropriately, and contributes to measurable improvements in product usage and client outcomes.

Position Responsibilities & Essential functions

• - Partner with the assigned CSM/CSS to support best‑in‑class service for clients.
• - Provide guidance on navigating CDK systems
• - Deliverfoundational product walk‑throughs and basic workflow guidance for end users.
• - Follow establishedutilizationbenchmarks and guide customers on standard best practices to achieve them.
• - Assistwith client training sessions (virtual and onsite), scaled webinars, and reference materials.
• - Document all client interactions, action items, and outcomes in internal systems with high accuracy.
• - Identifyroutine blockers and elevate promptly to CSS, Sr CSS, or Customer Care per guidelines.
• - Maintain a learning plan to expand knowledge of CDK products, dealership workflows, and industry basics.
• - Support value conversations by reinforcing how standard features and workflows help achieve client goals.
• - Coordinate with internal teams to schedule sessions, gather resources, and prepare basic reports as requested.
• - Uphold CDK values: Stay Curious, Own It, Be Open, Create Possibilities.
• - Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• - High sense of urgency; able to de‑escalate routine issues using empathy.
• - Automotive experience required
• - Effective time management and consistent on‑time delivery of assignments.
• - Exhibits a strong customerservice-orientedmindset.
• - Organization and prioritization skills; attention to detail in documentation.
• - Ability to clearly explain product fundamentals and standard workflows.
• - Familiarity with dealership operations or business process environments.
• - Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• - Demonstrates strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools for communication, reporting, and analysis
• - Ability to work independently with guidance from CSS/CSM and collaborate within a team.
• - Comfortable operating in aremote andtravelrole
• - Ability toTravel up to25%to dealership locations.

PreferredQualifications

• - 1–2 years of professional experience (customer success, support, training, or client‑facing role preferred).
• - Experiencewithautomotive workflows or dealershipoperations.
• - Experience with dealership Accounting workflows
• - Familiarity with CDK’s solutions, implementation, and service models.
• - Experience delivering or supporting end‑user training (virtual/onsite).
• - Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• - Exposure to Salesforceorothercustomer documentation tools.

Physical Requirements:

• - Operate Computer Hardware and Other Office Equipment:Constantly.
• - Repetitive Motion:Frequently.
• - Position and Move Items: Frequently.
• - Physical Demands:Up to15LB.
• - Remain in a Stationary Position:Frequently.
• - Move About:Frequently.
• - Adjust Posture for Movement:Frequently.
• - Ascend and Descend:Occasionally.
• - Observe or Inspect Details:Frequently.
• - Communicate Information and Ideas so thatOthers will Understand: Constantly.
• - Exposure to Outdoor Weather Conditions:Occasionally
• - Detects Auditory Cues:Frequently.
• - Exposure to Confined Spaces:Occasionally.
• - Operate a Vehicle Safely:Frequently
• - Ability to Navigate Airports, Transportation, and/or Other Travel Related Tasks:occasionally

Compensation: $60,000 - $68,000

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Matching Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. CDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.