Strategic Relationship Manager
5 days ago
Bury
Role: Our client is on the lookout for a confident and commercially minded OEM Strategic Relationship Manager to join their team. If you’ve got a strong background in the automotive industry and a talent for building strong, strategic relationships, this could be just the role for you. This is a key position where you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, to deliver real commercial value. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team and supported by their Management and Executive Board Duties/Responsibilities: Account Management & Development • Develop strong relationships and a wide network of contacts within relevant OEMs at a senior/director level., • Create and direct comprehensive strategic brand plans which will target sustainable account growth and create stronger dependencies with the company to deliver solution participation and penetration. Knowledge & Commerciality • Oversee and understand the technical and commercial scheme design., • Overall responsibility for the commercial position of all schemes and solutions, working in collaboration with all parties to maximise return. Communication & Collaboration • Collaborate closely with OEM Partnership Managers, Sales, and Pricing to gather insights on dealer performance and plans, enhancing reliance on the company., • Maintain up-to-date CRM records for all OEM activities and opportunities., • Work with peers on projects to share best practices, address challenges, and achieve successful resolutions. Experience Required • Proven experience in managing high-profile clients at the senior or director level., • A strong commercial and consultancy mindset., • Skilled in building relationships and effectively leveraging your persuasive abilities to enhance value and achieve business goals., • Adept at intelligent negotiation., • Experience in utilising CRM systems, • Commercially astute with a genuine enthusiasm for diving deep into understanding their technical solutions., • Exceptional verbal communication skills, capable of engaging in meaningful conversations at every level., • Strategic thinker and doer, proficient in crafting robust business plans. If you think your background matches the requirements, please contact Phil on 07984 199519 or send me an email to