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 risksBuild relationships with manufacturers, dealers, councils,



and associationsLead committee activities and Industry Relations funding programsOversee the CADA Summit and Dealer Satisfaction Index SurveyManage budgets, publications, consultants, vendors, and a small teamRequirements:

Minimum 15 years of relevant automotive industry experienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and experienceUnderstanding of dealership operations and manufacturer-dealer relationshipsStrategic planning, analytical, leadership, and relationship management skillsExperience managing budgets, projects, teams, and external partnersUse automotive expertise, strategic judgment, and senior relationship management to advance dealer interests through CADA’s industry relations work.

📌 Executive Director Automotive Industry Relations (Bradford)
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