Kara Roberts

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Customer Success Manager at CDK Global | Aspiring Business Leader | MBA Student Specializing in Marketing @ CDK Global
hoffman estates, illinois, united states
Kara Roberts's Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
About Kara Roberts

As a dedicated and results-driven Customer Success Manager in the SF Bay Area, I bring a proven track record of success in automotive dealer operations, SaaS, marketing consulting, and relationship and account management.My career journey has taken me from in-house dealership roles at Mercedes-Benz and Sonic Automotive to corporate vendor positions at Elead CRM and now CDK Global. Throughout my career, I have earned multiple internal promotions, underscoring my loyalty, dedication, skills, and loyal commitment to excellence in every role I have embraced. Through these experiences, I have supported large dealer groups, offering marketing counseling and vendor management. In my current role, I specialize in customer success management, assisting dealers in optimizing their digital retail, CRM, DMS, and service solutions to meet their unique objectives.Motivated by a commitment to continuous learning, I am currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) to deepen my understanding of business principles and to cultivate strategic leadership capabilities.I thrive on challenges and am eager to leverage my experience and ongoing education to drive impactful results and contribute meaningfully to organizations and communities.

Kara Roberts's Current Company Details
CDK Global

Cdk Global

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Customer Success Manager at CDK Global | Aspiring Business Leader | MBA Student Specializing in Marketing
hoffman estates, illinois, united states
Employees:
8471
Kara Roberts Work Experience Details
  • Cdk Global
    Customer Success Manager
    Cdk Global Jul 2023 - Present
    As a Customer Success Manager at CDK, I am dedicated to empowering our clients to achieve their business objectives through strategic utilization of our solutions. My responsibilities include: • Collaborating with clients to define tailored CDK solution strategies that align with their specific needs and goals. • Cultivating and nurturing strong, trust-based relationships with dealership management, serving as their dedicated advisor on CDK products and services. • Developing and executing success plans for clients, outlining actionable strategies to drive product adoption and maximize return on investment. • Proactively identifying and mitigating dealership risk factors to safeguard the success of CDK applications and facilitate new opportunities for growth. • Collaborating closely with the Sales team to uncover expansion opportunities and deliver exceptional value to our customers.In this role, I leverage my expertise to ensure our clients optimize their use of CDK solutions, driving tangible business outcomes and fostering long-term partnerships.
  • Cdk Global
    Elead Account Manager
    Cdk Global Mar 2020 - Jul 2023
    As an eLead Account Manager at CDK Global, I held a pivotal role in driving client success and revenue growth across diverse markets. My responsibilities included: • Managed 140+ accounts across California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, optimizing performance to align with dealers' goals. • Built strong relationships with dealership owners and decision-makers, driving revenue growth through cross-selling initiatives. • Conducted virtual and in-person CRM training for dealership staff, maximizing product utilization and performance. • Proactively traveled to clients to foster relationships and ensure product optimization and client satisfaction.In this role, I combined strategic insight with hands-on client engagement to deliver exceptional value and drive impactful outcomes.
  • Elead Crm
    Marketing Consultant - Sonic Automotive Fixed-Ops
    Elead Crm Jun 2018 - Mar 2020
    Northern California & Colorado
    As a Marketing Consultant at Sonic Automotive Fixed-Ops, I played a key role in driving business growth and optimizing marketing strategies: • Contributed to an 11.4% gross increase in customer pay service repair orders from 2018 to 2019. • Led service marketing portfolios for 14 automotive dealerships across 7 different OEM brands in Northern California and Colorado. • Provided strategic guidance on advertising spend to maximize return on investment across various channels. • Developed and executed marketing plans to increase customer traffic into service drives. • Managed multiple vendors across SEO, SEM, social media, email, and mail marketing channels. • Established a streamlined reporting process to communicate marketing channel performance and recommendations to VPs effectively.In this role, I played a pivotal role in enhancing marketing effectiveness and driving business success across diverse markets.
  • Sonic Automotive
    Marketing Director
    Sonic Automotive Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
    Mercedes Benz Of Walnut Creek
    As the Marketing Director at Mercedes Benz of Walnut Creek, I led initiatives that significantly boosted market share, reputation, and customer loyalty: • Elevated market share from 14% (2014) to 24% (2017) in a competitive 7 Mercedes-Benz store market. • Organized 50+ marketing events to enhance dealership reputation and drive sales. • Represented the brand as a PR rep, fostering community partnerships and influential relationships. • Managed a team of three, delivering customer-centric solutions and building strong relationships. • Introduced a customer loyalty program, enhancing retention and advocacy. • Directed annual marketing plans and budgets to align with strategic objectives. • Optimized digital marketing channels, contributing to the Mercedes-Benz Dealer Recognition Award for three consecutive years (2015-2017).
  • Sonic Automotive
    Sales Customer Relations Manager At Mercedes Benz Of Walnut Creek
    Sonic Automotive Oct 2014 - Dec 2015
    Mercedes Benz Of Walnut Creek
    As the Sales Customer Relations Manager at Mercedes Benz of Walnut Creek, I spearheaded initiatives that elevated customer satisfaction and bolstered our online reputation: • Attained the highest Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) score among all Mercedes-Benz stores in our market (7 MB stores). • Significantly enhanced online reputation across platforms, elevating Yelp ratings from 2.6 stars to 4.4 stars, Google+ from 3 stars to 4 stars, and Facebook from 3 stars to 4.2 stars. • Innovated a new CSI process to effectively manage sales customer feedback, leveraging historical data and trends to drive continuous improvement. • Delivered insightful trend reports and actionable recommendations by meticulously monitoring metrics and scores, enabling teams to proactively enhance customer satisfaction throughout the sales journey. • Revamped the sales team's incentive plan, aligning it with CSI scores and online reviews to incentivize behaviors that prioritize customer satisfaction and service excellence.
  • Sonic Automotive
    Service Customer Relations Manager At Mercedes Benz Of Walnut Creek
    Sonic Automotive Dec 2013 - Oct 2014
    1301 Parksidedrive Walnut Creek Ca 94596
    • Implemented a successful communication process with the service advisor to increase customer satisfaction. • Monitored customer satisfaction during and after service and recommended changes in processes to increase positive customer feedback
  • Sonic Automotive
    Marketing Intern At Mercedes Benz Of Walnut Creek
    Sonic Automotive Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
    Walnut Creek
    As a marketing intern for Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek I assisted in planning and organizing a launch event for the new Mercedes-Benz 2014 CLA model. As well as independently managed and launched a promotional event to increase sales to the service department.
  • Sonic Automotive
    Courtesy Vehicle Fleet Manager At Mercedes Benz Of Walnut Creek
    Sonic Automotive Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
    Walnut Creek, Ca
    • Launched a successful internal courtesy vehicle rental system to replace Enterprise for all service customers and managed a courtesy fleet of over 90 Mercedes-Benz vehicles
  • Sonic Automotive
    Vehicle Porter At Mercedes Benz Of Walnut Creek
    Sonic Automotive Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
    Mercedes Benz Of Walnut Creek
    • Created positive first impressions through the check in process, taught advanced vehicle technology, and achieved overall customer satisfaction
  • Billauer Family Chiropractic
    Marketing Director & Doctor’S Assistant
    Billauer Family Chiropractic Aug 2010 - May 2011
    Marina Del Ray
    • Coordinated marketing events to obtain new patients and assisted in preparing client records for billing
  • Sonic Automotive
    Receptionist At Concord Honda
    Sonic Automotive Jun 2008 - Aug 2010
    Concord Honda
    • Provided exceptional customer service and direction through phone and face-to-face interactions

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Kara Roberts works for Cdk Global

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Kara Roberts's current role is Customer Success Manager at CDK Global | Aspiring Business Leader | MBA Student Specializing in Marketing.

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Kara Roberts attended The University Of Arizona Global Campus, San Francisco State University, Mercedes-Benz Education Center, Clayton Valley Charter High School.

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