Regional Account Director – Automotive Digital Marketing (Whiskey-IL)

Team Velocity Marketing•Chicago, IL

21h•Remote

About The Position

Team Velocity is hiring a Regional Account Director to serve as a strategic marketing partner to automotive dealerships throughout the greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana market. This remote, field-based, client-facing role works with dealer principals, general managers, and marketing leaders to develop data-driven strategies that help dealerships sell more vehicles, grow service revenue, retain customers, and improve marketing ROI. The position is suited to someone with experience in automotive retail, automotive advertising, OEM marketing, automotive media, or automotive SaaS who can combine strategy, analytics, technology, and relationship building. The Regional Account Director advises clients on marketing performance, develops and executes digital marketing strategies, and presents results and recommendations to dealership leadership. The role also launches Team Velocity products and strategies for new clients, builds relationships that support retention and account growth, and coordinates with internal teams to execute campaigns. Dealership visits, business reviews, training, and travel throughout the assigned territory are part of the work. The position may also require occasional national travel. Team Velocity is a SaaS technology company focused on automotive retail. Its proprietary Apollo® platform uses data and consumer behavior to help OEMs and dealerships deliver personalized marketing across the customer journey, from acquisition and sales through service and retention. The position offers a competitive base salary, uncapped commission, and bonus opportunities, with on-target earnings up to $190,000.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in automotive digital marketing, automotive retail, automotive media, advertising, or SaaS.
Experience in a client-facing, consultative, account management, or marketing strategy role.
Strong understanding of automotive digital marketing, including websites, paid media, lead generation, conversion, and customer retention.
Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to develop marketing recommendations.
Exceptional presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Strong organization, follow-through, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory and occasionally nationally.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Located in Chicago, IL; South Bend, IN; Indianapolis, IN; or the immediate surrounding area, with convenient access to a major airport.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted marketing advisor to automotive dealership clients.
Develop and execute data-driven digital marketing strategies focused on sales, service, retention, and ROI.
Analyze KPIs, including traffic, leads, cost per lead, engagement, conversion, and sales attribution.
Present performance results and actionable recommendations to dealer leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve campaign, website, and lead performance.
Launch and implement Team Velocity products, services, and strategies with new clients.
Build client relationships that drive retention, satisfaction, and account growth.
Partner with Client Services, Production, and other internal teams to ensure successful campaign execution.
Conduct dealership visits, business reviews, and training as needed.
Travel throughout the assigned territory and occasionally nationally.