Executive Director, Industry Relations

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Location

Teen Challenge
East Gwillimbury, ON, Canada

Workplace

On site

Job Description

About the role

Strategic automotive industry leadership awaits at CADA in Thornhill, combining relationship building with a hybrid schedule and approximately 20% travel.

As Executive Director, Industry Relations, you will represent dealer interests with manufacturers and industry stakeholders. You will shape strategies addressing automotive challenges while strengthening partnerships across dealerships, provincial associations, and international organizations. The role also advances CADA’s strategic priorities through programs, research, publications, events, budgets, and team leadership.

Use automotive expertise, strategic judgment, and senior relationship management to advance dealer interests through CADA’s industry relations work.

Company: Teen Challenge
City: East Gwillimbury, Ontario

Responsibilities

  • Monitor Canadian and global automotive trends, dynamics, and emerging risks
  • Build relationships with manufacturers, dealers, councils, and associations
  • Lead committee activities and Industry Relations funding programs
  • Oversee the CADA Summit and Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey
  • Manage budgets, publications, consultants, vendors, and a small team

Requirements

  • Minimum 15 years of relevant automotive industry experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and experience
  • Understanding of dealership operations and manufacturer-dealer relationships
  • Strategic planning, analytical, leadership, and relationship management skills
  • Experience managing budgets, projects, teams, and external partners

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Represent dealer interests with manufacturers and industry stakeholders while advancing CADA’s strategic priorities.

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