Performance Manager

Job Description

Company: Cars Commerce

Company Overview: At Cars Commerce, we are dedicated to simplifying the car buying and selling experience. We connect the automotive industry with streamlined, tierless technology to enhance, measure, and drive local automotive retail. Our portfolio includes the recognized marketplace Cars.com, digital experience platform Dealer Inspire, trade and appraisal technology AccuTrade, wholesale auction marketplace Dealerclub, and the Cars Commerce Media Network.

Company Culture & Values: Cars Commerce fosters a collaborative environment where we "Rise Together," prioritizing people from consumers to customers to the community. Our core values include:

• Open to All: Encouraging open-minded communication and valuing diverse thinking.
• Caring to Challenge: Fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment.
• Taking Ownership: Acting today with a focus on tomorrow.
• Doing the Right Thing: Maintaining integrity, even when it's difficult.

Cars Commerce was recognized as a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, highlighting our commitment to employee well-being, including quality of pay, benefits, and work-life balance.

Position Overview

Role: Dealer Inspire Performance Manager

The Dealer Inspire Performance Manager plays a crucial role in managing and growing client relationships within the automotive retail sector, focusing on website performance, digital advertising, and other digital solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and conduct client meetings, including web conferencing.
• Provide performance updates to clients.
• Develop, present, and discuss client strategies for Websites, Digital Advertising, Conversations Chat Platform, Online Shopper Digital Retailing, and more.
• Create and execute unique marketing ideas and strategies for dealer partners.
• Stay current with industry trends.
• Educate clients on Dealer Inspire Website capabilities.
• Educate clients on Dealer Inspire Advertising capabilities.
• Collaborate effectively with various internal departments, including General Support, Inventory Support, Digital Advertising, SEO, Compliance, Marketing Design, Sales, and Analytics.
• Maintain and retain a book of business for Dealer Inspire.
• Generate sales referrals to build your book of business.

Requirements:

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication and analytics skills.
• Marketing savvy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills:

• Previous account management or project management experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong, real-world experience in SEO, SEM, and Analytics.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills (must be able to project professionally 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

Employment Details:

• Employment Type: Full time
• Location Type: [Information not provided]
• Salary: [Information not provided, but compensation is discussed with total target compensation including base salary + variable.]

Application Instructions:

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