Marketing Services Specialist II

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challengeand Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

*The ideal candidate will live in the Chicagoland area.

Dealer Inspire’s Marketing Services Specialists work directly with clients and with internal stakeholders to develop and implement connected marketing strategies and campaigns that help our clients attract shoppers and buyers.

 

We’re looking for people with digital marketing experience who want to be part of a great team, bring their know-how and learn something new every day.  This is an exciting and growing business, with opportunities to develop strategic and cohesive marketing campaigns for clients, working with other marketing specialists and designers to create custom solutions for our clients websites and other digital marketing assets. 

 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for developing monthly digital marketing campaigns for a named portfolio of clients.

• Work directly with clients and internal stakeholders to understand client objectives and design solutions that meet their needs.

• Meet regularly with clients and colleagues to make sure our marketing efforts are connected and coordinated.

• Leverage a broad range of digital marketing assets and tools to optimize our clients’ investments.

• Create monthly and quarterly campaign briefs for internal teams to follow.

• Track client and OEM assets, ensure that all compliance standards and service level agreements are met.

• Ensure that requests are clearly communicated and that every piece we produce meets and exceeds client expectations for quality and effectiveness.

• Adhere to all service level agreements for timely delivery of assets.

 

Skills and Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field, or at least 3+ years of professional marketing / business experience.

• At least 1-2 years professional experience in a related field.

• Proven customer service skills with keen attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency using Microsoft and Google suite, familiarity with other web based technologies and marketing software skills a plus (Salesforce, Adobe suite, Figma, Bannersnack, etc).

• Must have proven critical thinking, creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to think on the spot

• A willingness to learn and to help others.

• Proven ability to manage time, prioritize work, collaborate with others, and take action.

• Curiosity, passion, and a great attitude are a must.  A sense of humor is a plus.

• Adaptable: comfortable with change and working through ambiguity

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In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position. In addition to base salary, some roles are eligible for our bonus and/or equity programs, depending on level and role. Regular full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the salary range is close to what you're seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package for this position.

Salary Range

$58,300.00-69,950.00

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans

• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up

• Generous PTO

• Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day

Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages!

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