Automotive Consultant

iHeartMedia Markets                                                                               Current employees and contingent workers click  here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title. The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it!  iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America , reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. And we were just recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report!   In fact, iHeart has: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined; We’re the largest podcast publisher , with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix; iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers , who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour; iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America; Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio , from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale.  As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.  Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.  Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia! If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do! What We Need: Are you passionate about the automotive industry and energized by helping dealerships grow? iHeartMedia Automotive is seeking an experienced Automotive Marketing Consultant who understands the dealership business, thrives in face-to-face client relationships, and knows how to build innovative marketing strategies that drive traffic, leads, and vehicle sales. We're looking for someone who has spent time in dealerships, around dealerships, or working directly with automotive retailers. The ideal candidate understands the challenges dealers face every day, from inventory fluctuations and market share battles to lead generation and fixed operations growth. They can confidently sit across the table from Dealer Principals, General Managers, Marketing Directors, and agency partners, uncover business opportunities, and recommend solutions that produce measurable results. This is more than a media sales role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted business advisor backed by the industry's largest audio platform, exclusive automotive advertising solutions, proprietary audience targeting technologies, advanced attribution capabilities, and industry-leading automotive research resources. If you love the automotive business, enjoy creating marketing ideas that dealers get excited about, and are driven by helping clients win, we'd love to meet you.                                                                               What You'll Do: As an Automotive Marketing Consultant with iHeartMedia Automotive, you will help dealerships grow market share, increase showroom traffic, generate leads, and ultimately sell more vehicles. You will: Develop and grow relationships through consistent in-person dealership visits, networking, prospecting, referrals, and business development activities. Build trusted advisor relationships with Dealer Principals, General Managers, Dealer Operators, Marketing Directors, and agency partners. Conduct discovery meetings to understand dealership objectives, competitive pressures, inventory concerns, fixed operations opportunities, and growth goals. Create customized marketing strategies that help dealers drive awareness, shopper engagement, traffic, leads, sales, and service revenue. Leverage iHeartMedia Automotive's comprehensive automotive marketing stack, including: Broadcast Radio Streaming Audio Podcasts Connected TV (CTV) OTT Video Social Media Solutions Display Advertising Influencer Marketing Proprietary Automotive Audience Targeting Automotive Attribution & Matchback Reporting Dealer Traffic Generation Programs Exclusive Automotive Consumer Insights & Research Proprietary Automotive Advertising Solutions Utilize industry-leading automotive research resources, shopper insights, audience intelligence, and consumer behavior data to identify growth opportunities and build strategic recommendations. Present creative, innovative marketing ideas that dealers love and that help their stores stand out in highly competitive markets. Collaborate with automotive strategists, campaign specialists, creati