Digital Marketing Automotive Account Executive

Overview
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, we help automotive dealerships win in competitive markets through data-driven, full-funnel marketing strategies designed specifically for the automotive industry.

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.

Who are we looking for?

5+ years of digital automotive marketing experience REQUIRED

(Examples: 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

Our ideal candidate is 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.

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; you will be boots on the ground. 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

+ uncapped commission

OTE: $95K+

Top performers earn

$140K+

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.

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