Account Executive, Automotive Marketing

Account Executive, Automotive

Territory-Based | Field Sales | LocaliQ | USA TODAY

Help Automotive Dealers Grow. Build Relationships. Drive Results.

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.

We're looking for a relationship-driven Account Executive with direct experience working with dealers-someone who understands 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

• • 3-5+ years of automotive sales or automotive marketing experience REQUIRED
  • (Examples: dealership sales, 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 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

• $60,000-$70,000 + uncapped commission
• OTE: $95K+
• Top performers earn $140K+

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• President's Club and performance recognition