Digital Marketing Automotive Account Executive

Account Executive, Automotive Digital Marketing Territory-Based | Field Sales | LocaliQ | USA TODAY Help Automotive Dealers Grow. Build Relationships. Drive Results. At LocaliQ, part of USA TODAY Co., we help automotive dealerships win in competitive markets through data-driven, full-funnel marketing strategies designed specifically for the automotive industry. Who Are We Looking For? 5+ years of digital automotive marketing experience (Examples: vendor/agency auto experience, automotive media, or digital marketing serving dealers) Strong understanding of the 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 Our ideal candidate is a relationship-driven Account Executive with direct experience working with dealers, understanding dealership operations, advertising challenges, and how to drive measurable results through modern marketing solutions. This is a dealer-facing, territory-based role where success comes from being in front of customers, understanding dealership KPIs, and delivering marketing strategies that impact vehicle sales, service traffic, and market share. What You’ll Do 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. What Makes This Role Different This is not an inside sales or entry-level role. You will be working directly with auto dealerships and expected to speak their language—from inventory challenges and OEM programs, to lead generation and market competitiveness. If you prefer selling behind a screen—this isn’t it. If you thrive in the field and enjoy being a trusted advisor to dealers—this is for you. What You Bring 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 What We Offer Compensation $60,000 - $70,000 base salary + uncapped commission

OTE: $95,000+

Top performers earn $140,000+ Benefits & Perks Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Career growth opportunities President’s Club and performance recognition Ready to own your territory and help automotive clients grow? Apply today. USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission. #J-18808-Ljbffr USA TODAY Co., Inc.