Account Executive, Automotive Marketing

About the role

At LocaliQ part of USA Today, we help automotive dealerships win in competitive markets through data-driven, full-funnel marketing strategies designed specifically for the automotive industry.

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

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of automotive sales or automotive marketing experience
• 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
• Experience selling or supporting digital marketing solutions for automotive clients (highly preferred)
• 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

Qualifications

• Required: 3–5+ years of automotive sales or automotive marketing experience
• Preferred: Experience selling or supporting digital marketing solutions for automotive clients

Skills

• Consultative selling and presentation skills
• Organized and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Track record of driving revenue growth, retaining accounts, and exceeding goals

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities

Pay

The salary for this role will range between $60,000 and $70,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience.

Schedule

Not specified