Associate Partner Manager, Automotive OEM

Key Responsibilities

• Support and manage relationships with key partners to drive revenue growth and maximize engagement
• Build trust and maintain strong working relationships with partner leadership, field teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate complex partnership initiatives, product launches, pilot programs, and go-to-market activities across multiple teams.
• Manage cross-functional coordination between Partnerships, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Product, and Support teams.
• Own project timelines, identify risks, remove blockers, and proactively drive projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
• Generate and manage opportunities for partner events, field activations, conferences, and engagement campaigns.
• Be available to travel monthly to support partner relationship management and field initiatives.
• Maintain strong awareness of automotive industry trends, partner priorities, dealership operations, and competitive partnership activity.

What We’re Looking For

• 1-2 years of experience in business development, project management, or sales within the Automotive industry
• Proven ability to manage large strategic relationships and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic, in-person meetings with key stakeholders
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Automotive OEMs, large dealer groups, or automotive technology providers.
• Experience with SaaS platforms, CRM systems, and digital marketing tools.
• Understanding of OEM programs, auto dealerships, or the automotive dealer technology space
• Ability to analyze partner performance metrics to inform strategy

Benefits

• (If local to Utah) Work in this building in Lehi, UT 5 days a week
• Open and transparent culture
• Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Generous vacation time, plus three 4-day summer holiday weekends
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k Plan
• Bi-annual swag drops with cool Podium gear and apparel
• A stellar HQ (Utah) gym with local professional coaches and classes offered
• Onsite HQ (Utah) child care center, subsidized for employees