Account Executive, Automotive Marketing

Posted Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Territory-Based | Field Sales | LocaliQ | USA TODAY

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.

We’re looking for 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.

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.

• 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

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.

• 3–5+ years of automotive sales or automotive marketing experience REQUIRED
• (Examples: dealership sales, 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
• Proven ability to build relationships with dealer principals, GMs, and marketing leaders
• Experience selling or supporting digital marketing solutions for automotive clients (highly preferred)
• Strong consultative…