Automotive Marketing & Communications Specialist

Automotive Marketing & Communications Specialist

Company: Apple Autos

(Top Minnesota Workplace)

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00

Apple Autos is a 6-brand, 7 location automotive company founded on the belief that people come before profit. Our Vision is to be Famous for Extraordinary Customer Experiences with People who are Empowered to Create Growth and Loyalty for a Lifetime.

We are looking for a creative, organized, and motivated Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating content, engaging with the community, coordinating events, and helping execute marketing campaigns across multiple channels.

This role will support day-to-day marketing efforts including email communications, social media management, content creation, community partnerships, and event coordination. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, eager to learn, and passionate about building strong customer relationships and brand awareness. Apple Autos believes in The Value of our people and The Value of ongoing improvement therefore we offer training programs, scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and career growth and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Create and schedule email marketing campaigns, newsletters, and customer communications

Write engaging content for blogs, website pages, and promotional campaigns

Assist with maintaining consistent brand messaging across all marketing channels

Support campaign planning and execution for sales, service, and community initiatives

Social Media Management

Create and publish social media content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other platforms

Assist with content planning, social calendars, and campaign execution

Capture photo and video content for social media and marketing campaigns

Monitor social engagement, respond to comments/messages when needed, and identify trends or opportunities

Community & Event Coordination

Help coordinate dealership and community events, sponsorships, and partnerships

Assist with planning logistics, ordering materials, and event setup

Build relationships with local organizations, partners, and vendors

Support community outreach initiatives and promotional opportunities

Team Support

Assist with ordering marketing materials, swag, signage, and promotional items

Support the marketing team with various day-to-day tasks and special projects

Maintain organized marketing files, assets, and reporting documents

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field preferred

Internship or prior experience in marketing, communications, social media, or events is a plus

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable using social media platforms and basic content creation tools

Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple projects at once

Creative mindset with attention to detail

Basic knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools is a plus

Photography and video editing experience is a bonus

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Flexible Working Hours

Advancement Opportunities

Scholarships, Tuition Reimbursement, Growth and Development Plans

Professional and Respectful Work Environment

Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account

Company Paid Life Insurance along with Voluntary Life and Disability

Health Club Reimbursement

New and Used Vehicle, Parts, and Service Discounts

Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer Time Off

401k with a Company Matching Contribution

Employee Assistance programs

Why Work for Apple Autos

We strive to make a positive impact in our world, you will get the opportunity to give back.

Internal promotions, we offer our employees the opportunity to advance internally.

We encourage teamwork, positivity, and kindness.

Learning and development programs are available.

We empower our employees to do what is best for our customers, and other employees. Continually giving back to our employees for all their hard work that does not go unnoticed. We offer a variety of fun events to say thank you to our most important assets, our amazing employees.

Ranked Top workplaces in MN (2020,2021,2022)

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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