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

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Executive Director Automotive Industry Relations