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Client Partner, Media & Digital Solutions

Cars.Com

Full Time
Senior
119k-148k
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Client Partner, Media & Digital Solutions at Cars Commerce will be responsible for working with account teams to grow revenue across Dealer Inspire and Cars Commerce Media Network. This role involves identifying, creating, and closing new business and upsell opportunities by promoting digital advertising strategies, media planning, websites, and related technology solutions. The position requires a strong knowledge of automotive industry digital marketing and media best practices, with a focus on developing trusted partner relationships and delivering tailored digital strategies to clients. Cars Commerce is a remote-first, collaborative, and innovative company committed to simplifying car buying and selling, fostering diversity, and providing growth opportunities for employees.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work cross-functionally to identify growth opportunities and develop action plans on customer accounts.
  • Create a monthly pipeline of new business and manage the entire sales cycle including prospecting, outreach, needs analysis, demonstrations, negotiating, and closing business.
  • Leverage advanced knowledge of paid search, social advertising, OTT/CTV, video advertising, search engine optimization, programmatic display, and retargeting to develop media plans and grow recurring media revenue.
  • Consult with clients on their overall digital strategy and present recommendations to both business and technical users.
  • Audit customer websites to recognize areas to optimize with digital solutions that deliver on key performance indicators.
  • Develop trusted partner relationships with customers to grow revenues over time.
  • Analyze customer needs and implement strategies tailored to each organization.
  • Maintain and report regularly on sales activity, revenue forecasts, and closing timetables.
  • Champion customer commitments through implementation phases and guide supporting teams to ensure customer satisfaction and success.
  • Obtain competitive information and distribute as appropriate to guide marketing and sales strategies.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the retail automotive and/or digital agency industry.
  • Proficiency in presenting and leading strategic media discussions and conducting product demonstrations.
  • Knowledge of digital marketing and media best practices within the automotive industry.
  • Ability to develop media plans leveraging paid search, social advertising, OTT/CTV, video advertising, SEO, programmatic display, and retargeting.
  • Strong communication skills to present recommendations and communicate product value to diverse audiences.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to present to clients in person.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with automotive digital marketing strategies.
  • Experience in digital sales or media planning roles.

Qualifications

  • Experience in retail automotive or digital agency industry (minimum 5+ years).

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
  • New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
  • Generous PTO
  • Refuel - a service-based recognition program with additional paid time off to learn, grow, and reset
  • Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day

Working at Cars.Com

Cars Commerce fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, and growth. The company emphasizes shared values such as rising together, being open to all, caring to challenge, taking ownership, and acting with integrity. Recognized as a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, Cars Commerce is committed to employee wellbeing, offering opportunities for development and impact in a remote-first environment that values diversity and inclusion.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 4, 2025
Job CategoryAccount Management
Salary119k-148k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About Cars.Com

Website

cars.com

Industry

Used Car Dealers

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