Full Job Description
As the Executive Director of Dealer Retail Marketing within Chase Auto, you will oversee a team responsible for the strategy, planning, and execution of dealer client-facing sales enablement, marketing content, channel strategy and distribution, lead generation, and client engagement for dealer retail segments. You must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in B2B marketing within a large enterprise with direct sales teams.
Job Responsibilities
• Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to support the growth and expansion of the dealer network and product deepening, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Support the geographic sales force with marketing content, pitch materials, and lead capture and nurturing.
• Position bundled solutions that align with segments such as large dealer groups, regional dealers, small franchises, independents, and private-label franchises.
• Maintain a pulse on dealer retail competitor offerings in the marketplace and best position Chase Auto given its advantages. Inform our value proposition, reasons to believe, and go-to-market messaging.
• Lead and facilitate key client engagements requiring high-touch, elevated, and exclusive experiences that deliver franchise value, including live webinars and in-person events.
• Lead and manage a marketing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales leadership, product, and other cross–line of business teams to align marketing strategies with business goals and drive integrated solutions.
• Analyze market trends and customer insights to identify opportunities for growth and innovation, informing strategic decisions and marketing initiatives.
• Oversee the creation and management of marketing campaigns, including digital marketing, events, and promotional activities, ensuring effective execution and impact.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of marketing strategies and lead generation, using data-driven insights to optimize performance and maximize ROI.
• Establish KPIs and an overall success scorecard, including quantitative and qualitative metrics. Provide routine reporting and verbal presentations to senior leadership to track progress and inform decision-making.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
• 10+ years of leadership experience, with demonstrated success developing and implementing B2B marketing strategies.
• BS/BA degree required.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in executive-level presentation materials and briefings, and the ability to simplify complex subject matter into digestible executive communications.
• Critical thinker with an analytical mindset to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong executive presence.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
• MBA preferred.
• Auto industry expertise.
• Financial services experience.
• Proven experience in B2B marketing within a large enterprise and with geographically distributed sales teams.