Product Knowledge

• Develop in-depth knowledge of CBS solutions to align with OEM partner goals.
• Monitor and enhance existing schemes based on performance and competitor analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely implementation of scheme updates within CBS systems.
Brand Expertise
• Gain strong understanding of each OEM brand, including products, goals, and market context.
• Analyse OEM data (e.g., production, lead times, used car trends) to identify risks and opportunities.
• Stay informed on industry news to support strategic planning and marketing.
Analysis & Reporting
• Report on performance trends and insights to support continuous improvement.
• Enhance KPI and scheme reporting to align with CBS and OEM objectives.
• Use data to uncover trends and support business cases for scheme enhancements.
Communication
• Provide regular updates to CBS and OEM stakeholders on scheme activity and performance.
• Maintain CRM records and produce management reports with commercial insights.
• Create marketing briefs to drive awareness and participation in schemes.
Team Collaboration
• Share best practices and collaborate across teams to solve challenges and drive results.
• Represent brand performance in meetings and contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Take ownership of tasks and ensure timely delivery of project actions.
  
  Are you data driven and hungry to succeed?, Educated to A Level standard or equivalent, ideally in a business, commercial, or related discipline., Strong analytical and numerical abilities, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, patience, and dedication to delivering work to the highest standards.
• Exceptionally well-organised with a keen eye for detail.
• Self-driven and accountable, with a strong commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
• Proven experience in managing client accounts and building strong, lasting relationships with stakeholders.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive attitude and a willingness to support and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Experienced in working closely with key stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Background in project management and active contribution to successful project delivery.
• Previous experience within the automotive industry is highly desirable.
• Confident in delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
• Customer-focused, with a passion for delivering outstanding service and experiences.
• Aligned with CBS core values: pride, integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and enjoyment.
  
  This role requires a person who can roll their sleeves up, be curious, love data and find those opportunities to maximise our automotive partners solutions.
You will be working closely with every department within CBS as well as your allocated automotive manufacturer brands such as Audi, BMW, Toyota, KIA and Jaguar Land Rover. It's a very important and hands on roll that will exposure your talents across the business, allowing you to have an influence and impact on the future performance of our solutions. The current team of Manufacturer Partnership Managers are driven, knowledgeable and highly respected as commercial and industry experts. They are a destination point within the business, so this role is not for the faint hearted, it's suited to someone who wants to get involved on all aspects of the business, especially data, reporting and operational processes. If this sounds like your ideal role, we would love to hear from you to see if you are the perfect fit. About Us At Car Benefit Solutions, we specialise in providing Employee Car Ownership Schemes and other customised car schemes, such as salary sacrifice. With support from leading motor manufacturers and managed by our dedicated team at CBS, our schemes are thoughtfully designed to bring benefits to both employers and employees. We have a strong reputation in the Automotive and Corporate sectors. We are proudly recognised as a 3-star outstanding best company to work for, ranked 3rd in the Business Services sector. Additionally, we are among the top 25 employers in the Northwest region. Our Gold status further exemplifies our commitment to our people as Investors in People and We Invest in Wellbeing.