Camping World and Good Sam Jobs

Job Description

Camping World Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, (together with its subsidiaries) is America’s largest retailer of RVs and related products and services. Our vision is to build a long-term legacy business that makes RVing fun and easy, and our Camping World and Good Sam brands have been serving RV consumers since 1966.

We strive to build long-term value for our customers, employees, and shareholders by combining a unique and comprehensive assortment of RV products and services with a national network of RV dealerships, service centers and customer support centers along with the industry’s most extensive online presence and a highly trained and knowledgeable team of employees serving our customers, the RV lifestyle, and the communities in which we operate. We also believe that our Good Sam organization and family of programs and services uniquely enable us to connect with our customers as stewards of the RV enthusiast community and the RV lifestyle. With RV sales and service locations in 42 states, Camping World has grown to become the prime destinations for everything RV.

As the IT Director at our RV dealership, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of information technology, ensuring the smooth operation of our systems, and implementing strategic IT initiatives to support our business objectives. You will lead a team of IT professionals and work closely with various departments to identify technological needs and provide efficient solutions

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with the dealership's objectives to drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Application Management: Manage the selection, deployment, and integration of software applications, including dealership management systems (DMS), CRM systems, and other business-critical applications.

• Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers to ensure cost-effective solutions and timely support.

• Budgeting and Cost Control: Develop and manage the IT budget, monitoring expenses and identifying opportunities for cost savings and optimization.

• Technology Evaluation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the dealership and recommending innovative solutions.

• Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities for IT staff to enhance their skills and knowledge, keeping them abreast of technological advancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• Proven experience (10+ years) in IT leadership roles, preferably in the automotive or retail industry.

• Strong technical expertise in business applications management and database management.

• Proficiency in dealership management systems (DMS) and other automotive software applications.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align IT initiatives with business goals.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Certifications such as CISSP, ITIL, or PMP are a plus.

Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental & vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.