Performance Manager

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.  

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

• Meeting preparation & presentation (web conferencing included)
• Performance updates with clients
• Develop, present & discuss client strategy for Websites, Digital Advertising, Conversations Chat Platform, Online Shopper Digital Retailing, and more
• Create and execute unique marketing ideas/strategy for our dealer partners
• Staying on top of industry trends
• Educate clients on Dealer Inspire Website capabilities
• Educate clients on Dealer Inspire Advertising capabilities
• Work seamlessly with a wide range of different departments including but not limited to General Support, Inventory Support, Digital Advertising, SEO, Compliance, Marketing Design, Sales, and Analytics
• Responsible for maintaining and retaining a Dealer Inspire book of business
• Opportunity to build your book of business by generating sales referrals

• A successful Dealer Inspire Performance Manager requires excellent communication and analytics skills, marketing savvy and the ability to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• This position will cover a book of business in the Midwest region so an individual based in the Central time zone or open to working Central time zone hours is preferred.

• Previous account management / project management
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong, real world experience in SEO, SEM and Analytics
• Outstanding presentation & communication. MUST possess the ability to project over the phone
• Must be very organized, punctual, and detail oriented
• Fast learner & interested in new technologies
• The ability to remain cool under pressure
• The ability to succeed and work independently in a remote environment

• Google Analytics
• Paid Search (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads)
• SEO Fundamentals and Principles
• Social Media
• Website Design Best Practices

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In this spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the compensation for this role. The range is expressed as total target compensation (base salary + variable). If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your total target compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the range is close to what you're seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package and benefits for this position.

Total Target Compensation Range

$56,700.00-68,050.00

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

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

Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages!

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