Experienced Associate

About The Job:

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Automotive Consultant to join the Auto Retail Team in Risk Advisory.
• The incumbent will work directly with automotive OEMs and dealer networks to drive dealer compliance, operational excellence, network quality, and profitability through comprehensive risk assessments, process optimization, and dealer development initiatives.
• This is a hands-on role requiring both analytical rigor and stakeholder engagement across multiple dealer locations.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Dealer Compliance & Risk Assessment:

• Conduct Brand Compliance audits at dealer locations to evaluate adherence to OEM standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Execute physical on-site audits assessing dealer operations, infrastructure, and process compliance.
• Perform mystery shopping exercises to evaluate customer-facing processes and dealer conduct.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations.

2. Process & Systems Optimization:

• Review and document existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across dealer operations.
• Design, develop, and implement new SOPs aligned with OEM requirements and industry best practices.
• Support implementation of dealer claims management tools and systems.
• Ensure consistency in operational processes across the dealer network.

3. Dealer Profitability & Performance:

• Analyze dealer financial performance and profitability drivers across key business metrics.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to enhance dealer margins.
• Develop dashboards and KPI tracking mechanisms for dealer performance monitoring.
• Conduct benchmarking analysis across dealer networks to identify best practices.

4. Project Management & Reporting:

• Coordinate and manage Dealer Review projects from scoping through final delivery.
• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; ensure quality and timeliness.
• Prepare comprehensive MIS reports, executive presentations, and analytical summaries.
• Develop metrics dashboards and track dealer/network performance against agreed KPIs.
• Facilitate periodic review meetings with OEM stakeholders and dealer leadership; drive action item closure.

5. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (OEM leadership, regional/zonal dealer heads, operations teams).
• Conduct on-site dealer meetings to present findings, discuss compliance gaps, and align on improvement plans.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and dealer relationships simultaneously.

Qualifications:
Experience & Knowledge:

• 4 - 5 years of experience in the automotive industry with clear understanding of dealer operations, OEM processes, and dealer network structures.
• Strong knowledge of automotive KPIs, dealer profitability metrics, and OEM-dealer relationship dynamics.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks and best practices in automotive retail.
• Demonstrated experience in automotive retail, dealer compliance, risk advisory, or dealer development roles.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) with strong data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with dashboarding tools and business intelligence platforms (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) preferred.
• Strong project management fundamentals and ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills; comfort engaging with C-suite executives and dealer principals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive dealer/OEM information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to dealer locations for on-site audits and reviews (estimated 20-30% travel).
• Flexibility to work on diverse projects with varying scopes and timelines.

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