Digital Marketing Consultant (Mid West)

Responsibilities Include: 

• Maintains thought leadership competitiveness of interactive marketing and sales industry trends by staying current via continuous learning, attending conferences, or becoming a member of industry associations.  

• Known for growing strong OEM relationships with corporate and assigned area personnel, managing to ensure positive feedback from retailers, regional and area management, and developing trust and value. 

• Known as the digital advisors to area and regional personnel and retailer executive management, driving acceptance of digital marketing best practices throughout the area.

• Leads the implementation of lead management, website marketing, lead management tool use, and basic search techniques reflecting proven best practices. 

• Provide training on program specifics and associated OEM digital marketing products to retailers, area, region, and other digital advisors. 

• Become familiar with OEM digital marketing-related programs to confidently review the benefits and features for retailer management assessment, providing feedback for program improvements. 

• Communicate proactively with the Region and retailers on program progress through email, phone, and in-store visits, providing feedback and recommendations relative to performance. 

• Regularly attends area and regional retailer and field staff meetings, delivering presentations at OEM-sponsored meetings and seminars, as requested, utilizing effective presentation and facilitation skills. 

• Provide reports as directed by the Program Manager, submitting internal reports and expense entries before deadlines, accountable for accurate and timely record keeping and data delivery for all dealers and initiatives within the assigned region. 

• Consistently meets all assigned program objectives. 

Key Success Factors: 

• Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Basic Search, Ansira Products  

• Expert in Automotive Digital Marketing practices, OEM-approved CRM tools, and individual dealership Internet sales and workflow 

• Automotive Retail Operations  

• Process/Performance Improvement Consulting  

• Adult Learning Methodologies 

Qualifications & Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or automotive dealership Industry experience preferred 

• Track record of leading larger-scale business improvement projects and teams 

• Familiarity and expertise related to digital software, tools, and knowledge required to perform as a digital marketing expert, as appropriate 

Preferred Attributes & Qualifications: 

• Results-oriented and driven 

• Sense of urgency and need for speed 

• High ability to organize and prioritize multiple complex projects 

• Ability to collaborate and build relationships, work across all levels of the business 

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to lead and deliver presentations 

• Keen eye on business improvement potential and ability to take swift action