Digital Marketing Automotive Account Executive

Houston, TX (On-site)

$60K/yr – $70K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own ownership of dealer partnerships by translating dealer goals into targeted marketing plans and revenue-driving campaigns.

  • Growth ownership: manage pipeline in Salesforce and coordinate cross-team campaigns to hit dealer KPIs.
  • Audience and channel focus: digital marketing, local market positioning, and inventory-driven strategy for dealer partners.
  • Field-facing success: build trust with GMs, dealers principals, and marketing leaders through face-to-face and consultative selling.

Job Description

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

  • 5+ years of digital automotive marketing experience REQUIRED
  • Examples: 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
  • Experience selling or supporting digital marketing solutions

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

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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