Drive Auto Account Manager

Responsibilities

The Drive Auto Account Manager will manage automotive advertiser relationships by monitoring campaign performance and providing strategic recommendations to support client retention. They will collaborate with internal teams and local sales stakeholders to optimize marketing strategies and ensure advertising programs align with dealership business objectives.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in digital account management or marketing with strong analytical and communication skills. A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications is preferred, along with proficiency in digital advertising platforms and performance metrics.

Skills

• Digital marketing
• Account management
• Client relationship management
• Data analysis
• Strategic planning
• Performance monitoring
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Google Ads
• Meta Ads Manager
• YouTube advertising
• Connected TV
• Marketing KPIs
• Salesforce
• Jira
• Inventory management

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Incentive plan bonuses
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation
• Paid personal days
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

About this role

AMP is seeking an accomplished, proactive, and strategically minded Drive Auto
Account Manager to join our automotive Account Management team. This role serves
as a knowledgeable digital marketing resource and strategic partner to local
sales teams and automotive advertisers, with a particular focus on the highly
competitive Tier 3 automotive dealership market.

The ideal candidate combines strong digital advertising knowledge, analytical
thinking, and communication skills with a proven ability to build and maintain
client relationships. This individual will leverage performance data, industry
expertise, and strategic insights to help automotive advertisers achieve their
business objectives while identifying opportunities for continued growth.

As a key partner in the post-sale client relationship, the Drive Auto Account
Manager will proactively oversee advertising performance, collaborate with
internal teams to address challenges, and deliver analysis and recommendations
that support client retention and long-term success. Success in this role
requires someone who takes ownership, works independently, and builds trust
through strong communication and follow-through.

Primary Responsibilities

* Manage assigned automotive advertiser relationships, identify potential
risks, and build strong partnerships with local markets and clients to
support long-term retention.
* Partner with local sales teams, automotive advertisers, and internal
stakeholders to evaluate marketing strategies, identify optimization
opportunities, and keep advertising programs aligned with client objectives.
* Proactively monitor campaign pacing, performance, and overall account health.
Identify trends, investigate concerns, and recommend adjustments that support
advertiser goals.
* Prepare and lead Business Reviews that go beyond campaign metrics to explain
performance, identify contributing factors, connect results to dealership
business objectives, and provide actionable recommendations.
* Investigate campaign concerns, coordinate solutions with internal teams, and
maintain ownership and follow-through to ensure issues are resolved.
* Maintain clear, proactive communication with clients and local markets,
providing timely updates, setting expectations, and strengthening
relationships.
* Identify opportunities to expand existing advertiser relationships through
strategic recommendations, additional digital advertising products, and
investment opportunities aligned with client objectives.
* Maintain a strong understanding of digital advertising products, dealership
operations, consumer behavior, and industry trends to support informed
recommendations.
* Work closely with Media, Technology, Operations, and other internal teams to
coordinate campaign needs and support successful execution.
* Maintain accurate account information, manage competing priorities, track
outstanding responsibilities, and ensure appropriate documentation and timely
follow-through.
* Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Account Management
team and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

* 2+ years of experience in digital account management, client success, digital
marketing, or a related client-facing role.
* Strong understanding of digital advertising products, campaign performance,
and common marketing KPIs.
* Demonstrated experience building, maintaining, and strengthening client
relationships.
* Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret
data and develop meaningful recommendations.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to
present complex information clearly and confidently.
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple accounts,
deadlines, and competing priorities.
* Proven ability to independently investigate concerns, solve problems, and
coordinate solutions across teams.
* Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

* 3–5 years of experience in digital advertising, account management, or client
success.
* Experience with Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, YouTube advertising, and
Connected TV (CTV/OTT).
* Familiarity with Tier 3 automotive advertising, dealership operations,
inventory management, lead generation, and key dealership business drivers.
* Experience analyzing multi-channel advertising performance and connecting
marketing results to business objectives.
* Familiarity with marketing technology (MarTech), attribution platforms, CRM
systems, and digital reporting dashboards.
* Experience with Salesforce, Jira, or similar account-management and workflow
systems.
* Experience presenting campaign performance, leading client meetings, and
developing strategic recommendations.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an
applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,
gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic
protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading
provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides
services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major
broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis
enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s
AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.
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