Account Executive, Automotive Marketing
About The Position
LocaliQ, part of USA Today, helps automotive dealerships succeed in competitive markets with data-driven, full-funnel marketing strategies tailored for the automotive industry. We are seeking a relationship-focused Account Executive with direct experience working with dealers, understanding their operations, advertising challenges, and delivering measurable results through modern marketing solutions. This is a field-based, territory role focused on engaging with customers, understanding dealership KPIs, and implementing marketing strategies to boost vehicle sales, service traffic, and market share.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of automotive sales or automotive marketing experience REQUIRED (Examples: dealership sales, vendor/agency auto experience, automotive media, or digital marketing serving dealers).
- Strong understanding of automotive retail environment, including: Dealer operations and decision-making structure, Sales & fixed ops priorities, Inventory-driven marketing strategies.
- Proven ability to build relationships with dealer principals, GMs, and marketing leaders.
- Strong consultative selling and presentation skills.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in the field.
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth, retaining accounts, and exceeding goals.
Nice To Haves
- Experience selling or supporting digital marketing solutions for automotive clients (highly preferred).
Responsibilities
- Build and grow relationships with automotive dealership decision makers (GMs, Marketing Directors, Dealer Principals).
- Drive new business while expanding and retaining dealer marketing partnerships.
- Meet with dealership stakeholders face-to-face to uncover inventory, sales and marketing challenges.
- Develop and present automotive-specific marketing strategies, including digital, audience targeting and local market positioning.
- Translate dealer goals (sales, service, inventory turn, OEM compliance) into measurable marketing plans.
- Manage your pipeline and opportunities through Salesforce.
- Partner with internal teams to deliver strong campaign results and long-term client success.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career growth opportunities
- President’s Club and performance recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
