Vice President, Group Account Director

Troy, MI (On-site)

$149K/yr – $204K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 8 days ago

Job Summary

Owns a senior strategic partnership with the Chevrolet Retail client, guiding executive communications, cross-functional alignment and high-stakes discussions to drive retail and media outcomes.

  • Own relationships with Chevrolet leadership, field teams and broader retail ecosystem.
  • Lead executive sessions, present strategic POV on retail performance and growth opportunities.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to translate priorities into actionable plans and aligned narratives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior strategic partner and primary point of contact for Chevrolet Retail client leadership, including Sales, Marketing, Sales Operations and executive stakeholders.
  • Lead ongoing client engagement through structured working sessions and executive-level interactions, ensuring alignment, clarity and forward momentum.
  • Actively build and strengthen trusted relationships across the Chevrolet client organization, field organization and broader retail ecosystem.
  • Provide strategic POV and guidance on retail performance, market dynamics and growth opportunities through collaboration with MRG field, media, analytics and communications teams.
  • Partner with Media leadership to align Chevrolet Tier 2 media strategy with retail priorities, marketplace needs and measurable business outcomes.
  • Anticipate emerging client needs, business issues and opportunities, proactively mobilizing agency resources and bringing forward clear recommendations.
  • Support executive and dealer communications, ensuring clarity, alignment and consistency in how strategies and priorities are conveyed.
  • Lead high-impact client discussions, bringing clear recommendations and driving alignment on key decisions.
  • Translate client priorities into actionable direction for internal teams, ensuring alignment from strategy through execution.
  • Partner with the Analytics team on the performance narrative connecting media and retail activity to business outcomes.

Requirements

  • Strong strategic and business acumen, with the ability to anticipate business needs, navigate complex priorities and develop clear, actionable recommendations tied to measurable outcomes.
  • Executive presence and exceptional communication skills, including the ability to lead high-stakes conversations and deliver compelling presentations, storytelling and written communications.
  • Demonstrated ability to align cross-functional teams, build consensus and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
  • Strong understanding of retail performance drivers, integrated media strategy, the Tier 2 media ecosystem, measurement and market dynamics; automotive retail experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience using data and insights to develop performance narratives and translate findings into meaningful business recommendations.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining clarity, focus and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Strong organizational and operational discipline, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet timelines and maintain high standards for quality and attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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Martin Retail Group

Martin Retail Group has served the automotive industry for more than 40 years. Based in Birmingham, Alabama with eight regional offices, we are one of the nation’s largest automotive retail advertising and media spot buying agencies in the country. We work hard, innovate, and deliver the best solutions to drive business for our clients while offering employees work-life balance and a family-friendly, enjoyable environment.

Founded in 1977
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
370 employees (197 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$149K/yr – $204K/yr

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Vice President, Group Account Director

Martin Retail Group · Troy, MI · On-site