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Marketing Manager, ATI

Driven Brands Inc., Raleigh, NC, United States


Company: Driven Brands
The Automotive Training Institute (ATI), the largest coaching and training company for Owners of Independent Repair Shops in the US and Canada. With over 1700 shops actively engaged in our program, we provide coaching, training and the largest buying program in the automotive aftermarket for Independent Shop Owners. Our members have cumulatively increased their Gross Profits by almost $3.0 Billion dollars through the ATI program.

Job Description
The Marketing Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing ATI's full marketing strategy — from brand and demand generation to member communications and digital experience. Reporting directly to the President, this person will be both a strategic thinker and a hands‑on operator who can build and lead a high‑performing marketing function.

This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role for a marketer who thrives in a data‑driven environment, is energized by the automotive aftermarket, and wants to own outcomes — not just activities.

Key Responsibilities
Brand & Positioning

Own ATI's brand strategy, messaging architecture, and market positioning across all channels

Ensure brand consistency across digital, print, events, and member‑facing communications

Develop thought leadership content and campaign strategies that reinforce ATI's authority in the automotive coaching space

Demand Generation & Acquisition

Design and execute campaigns to drive new member acquisition across paid search, SEO, social, email, and outbound channels

Partner with the sales team to develop lead generation programs, nurture sequences, and conversion strategies

Oversee ATI's paid media strategy, including vendor relationships and performance accountability

Member Marketing & Retention

Build lifecycle marketing programs that drive member engagement, event attendance, and retention

Develop personalized communication strategies across email, SMS, and digital touchpoints

Collaborate with coaching and operations teams to support member success milestones and upsell opportunities

Digital & Analytics

Own ATI's digital presence including website, SEO strategy, and marketing automation platform

Establish marketing KPIs and reporting cadences; present performance and insights to senior leadership

Use data to inform decisions, optimize campaigns, and identify growth opportunities

Team & Cross‑Functional Leadership

Lead, develop, and grow a marketing team including internal staff and agency/vendor partners

Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Product to align marketing with business priorities

Manage the marketing budget with a clear ROI mindset

Qualifications
Required

8+ years of progressive marketing experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or director‑level role

Demonstrated success building and executing multi‑channel B2B or B2C marketing strategies

Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive marketing decisions and demonstrate ROI

Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Preferred

Experience in the automotive, franchise, or professional services industry

Background in subscription, membership, or coaching business models

Familiarity with HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar CRM/marketing automation platforms

Experience managing paid search strategy and vendor relationships

Position Location
Maryland

Compensation
Range: $15,000 - $164,500.00 per year.

Frequency: Annual.

Base pay offered may vary depending on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Supplemental pay types may include commissions or bonus incentives. Driven Brands offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.drivenbrandsbenefits.com

Get early access to 50% of your earned wages at any time through our myFlexPay program.

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