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We are Hiring!
This position is currently vacant, and we are actively hiring!
Position: Marketing Account Executive
Status: Full-Time
Dealership: NewRoads a division of OpenRoad Auto Group
Department: Marketing
We believe in doing good for our customers and for ourselves. Whether it’s launching the most anticipated model of the year or purchasing a vehicle for your next adventure, great people and relationships are at every turn with OpenRoad.
We are proud of our forward-thinking culture developed over 40 years of continuous improvement initiatives. OpenRoad is one of the largest and fastest-growing automotive retail groups in the country (representing 21 automotive brands across 41 locations) with a shared vision to become the national automotive leader in customer experience. As one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, we are looking for team players who are excited to continually learn, work hard, and take ownership of their roles.
If you love the idea of joining an organization with unlimited possibilities to accelerate your career, then apply to OpenRoad and grow with us today!
The position requires flexibility to work full-time in Newmarket Ontario , and travel regularly to client meetings in person across Ontario dealerships
A Career at OpenRoad Means You’ll Enjoy:
- Opportunity to work with a variety of OEM BRANDS: Acura, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen
- Amazing associate Incentives
- Internal and External, Training & Development opportunities for skill development and growth
- Be part of collaborative, friendly, and progressive work culture with an emphasis on transparency, innovation, relationship, and empowerment
- Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental plan; tailored toward Associate wellness
- Recognition and Engagement Events!
Work Scope
- Part of an in-house, full-service marketing agency in automotive retail
- Primary marketing advisor to dealership general managers
- Marketing strategy and performance for assigned portfolio of dealerships
- Marketing budgets across assigned dealerships
- Dealership marketing plans aligned with OEM brand standards and program requirements
- Internal authority on assigned OEM brands: campaigns, scorecards, co-op funds, ROI
- End-to-end campaigns to meet monthly sales and business goals
Dealership Marketing Strategy
- Translate dealership and group objectives into actionable marketing strategies and sales
- Proactively deliver monthly opportunities across model lines and lifecycle campaigns
- Deliver multi-channel marketing strategies across internal marketing teams
- Own dealership CRM and lifecycle marketing
- Incorporate local market conditions, OEM data, and market share into campaigns
- Benchmark competitors
Client Relations
- Be the marketing liaison for dealerships and OEM partners
- Participate in OEM meetings
- Communicate OEM programs and compliance
- Advocate for dealership needs
- Support OEM marketing reviews and brand compliance
Partnerships
- Develop brand and vendor partnerships
- Support community, event and supplier partnerships
- Collaborate on partner negotiations, evaluations, and goal alignments
- Integrate partner activities into broad marketing strategies
- Ensure partner initiative compliance
Project Coordination
- Prepare briefs and priorities aligned to brand, market, and performance goals
- Lead cross-functional execution by marketing teams
- Ensure consistent execution with approved strategies, brand standards and requirements
- Collaborate with subject-matter experts from Marketing and external agencies
Reports & Performance Monitoring
- Conduct concise monthly marketing performance reviews with dealer clients in person
- Oversee marketing reports to align with OEMs and dealers
- Monitor dealer performance against scorecards
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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3+ years marketing experience in fast-paced retail and multi-location settings
- Strong strategic thinker for growth
- Understanding of automotive sales cycles
- Experience with multi-channel campaigns
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets
- Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Highly organized to manage multiple priorities at once
- Experience in dynamic and time-sensitive environments
- Strong understanding of regional variations in consumer behaviours
- Passion for automotive an asset
We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity. We stand behind the growth of our associates to help them achieve their vision and goals.
This job posting is for an existing position within our organization, and we are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this role. We prioritize transparency in our hiring practices and strive to provide applicants with clarity regarding each opportunity’s nature and purpose.
OpenRoad Auto is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Internal Candidates MUST apply by filling out the Internal Endorsement Form on SharePoint. Failure to complete the form will cause a delay in your application.
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We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted
JOIN US AND GROW WITH US!
