Dealer Inspire Performance Manager

Employment Type: Full time

Position Overview

At Cars Commerce, we are dedicated to simplifying the car buying and selling experience. We strive to connect the automotive industry with streamlined technology to enhance, measure, and drive local automotive retail. Through our renowned marketplace, Cars.com, industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, and our Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

Our core philosophy is collaboration, reflected in our shared values: Rise Together, Open to All, Caring to Challenge, Taking Ownership, and Doing the Right Thing. These values foster a growth-oriented environment where diverse thinking and a competitive yet respectful spirit thrive.

As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we are committed to an exceptional employee experience, excelling in critical factors for employee wellbeing such as quality of pay, benefits, and work-life balance.

About the Role

As a Dealer Inspire Performance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Meeting Preparation & Presentation: Conducting and presenting in meetings, including web conferencing.
• Client Performance Updates: Providing regular performance updates to clients.
• Client Strategy Development: Developing, presenting, and discussing client strategies for Websites, Digital Advertising, Conversations Chat Platform, Online Shopper Digital Retailing, and more.
• Marketing Strategy Creation: Creating and executing unique marketing ideas and strategies for our dealer partners.
• Industry Trend Awareness: Staying current with industry trends.
• Client Education: Educating clients on Dealer Inspire Website and Advertising capabilities.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Working seamlessly with various departments including General Support, Inventory Support, Digital Advertising, SEO, Compliance, Marketing Design, Sales, and Analytics.
• Business Management: Responsible for maintaining and retaining a Dealer Inspire book of business.
• Business Development: Opportunity to build your book of business by generating sales referrals.

Desired Skills & Experience

A successful Dealer Inspire Performance Manager requires excellent communication and analytics skills, marketing savvy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills:

• Previous account management / project management experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong, real-world experience in SEO, SEM, and Analytics.
• Outstanding presentation & communication skills; must be able to project confidence over the phone.
• Highly organized, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Fast learner with an interest in new technologies.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to succeed and work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Google Analytics
  • Paid Search (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads)
  • SEO Fundamentals and Principles
  • Social Media
  • Website Design Best Practices

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Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the compensation for this role. The range is expressed as total target compensation (base salary + variable). If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your total target compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the range is close to what you're seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation.