Dealer Marketing Consultant

Automotive Dealer Marketing Consultant

Company description A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients. Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people. Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate, develop, and activate commerce in a way that will provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing. With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity. An ever-changing landscape and the need for fluid thinking is just part of our problem-solving nature. Which means we're untethered from any specific medium or methodwe go where ideas will work best. We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with agency brands throughout our global offices. Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3Share, and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.

Overview Important to Know As a Field Sales professional in a multi-state territory for our team, you'll be responsible for a 70% travel commit, enabling you to identify growth opportunities while delivering exceptional customer service within our existing client base. The preference is for this person to live in/near/around Jackson, MS.

How You'll Make an Impact

As an Automotive Dealer Marketing Consultant, you will serve as a trusted advisor to automotive dealerships, developing and executing tailored marketing strategies that drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and dealership sales and aftersales growth. You will work closely with dealership management teams to identify opportunities, optimize existing marketing channels, and implement new initiatives to meet business goals. You will work within a defined territory with dealership assignments. Dealer visits are mandatory within a specified timeframe and part of our SLA with the client.

Responsibilities

What You'll Achieve

• Consultation & Strategy Development: Act as a trusted advisor to your assigned Dealers and collaborate with them to understand their business objectives, market challenges, and target audience. Develop customized marketing strategies within OEM core program to drive traffic, leads, and sales
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Track and analyze the effectiveness of OEM core program through key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reports to dealerships with actionable recommendations.
• Digital Marketing: Support, implement, and manage digital components of OEM program & associated marketing campaigns across multiple platforms, including, Facebook, Instagram, SEM, and email marketing, ensuring consistent messaging and maximum ROI.
• Market Research & Analysis: Provide industry research and insights to analyze competitors, identify emerging trends, and provide actionable solutions to improve marketing strategies to drive ROI for dealerships.
• Training & Support: Engage and educate dealership teams on core elements of the OEM program and other best practices in direct marketing, digital marketing, social media, customer relationship management (CRM) tools, and other relevant areas to support dealership sales and service retention goals.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong, long-term relationships with dealership clients and OEM field teams, ensuring satisfaction and driving ongoing dealership business growth and in support of OEM retention and customer satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

Who You Are What you'll bring with you: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (preferred) or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of experience in marketing, with a focus on the automotive industry preferred. In-depth knowledge of digital marketing platforms, SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing. Strong understanding of dealership operations including sales, service, parts, and finance processes. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and educate clients effectively. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple dealer clients and projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Why you might stand out from other talent: Experience with automotive-specific marketing tools and software Familiarity with the latest automotive industry trends, technologies, and customer behaviors. Knowledge of omni-channel marketing methods and how they impact dealership operations Ability to build client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include: Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance Tuition Assistance Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more Matching Gifts programs Flexible working arrangements 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility) Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents. Publicis Digital Experience is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $59,850 - $78,800 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 02/24/2026. In addition to base salary, this role may be bonus or incentive compensation eligible.