Junior Automotive Project Manager-100% Remote

Job Overview McIvor Marketing LLC is seeking a motivated Junior Digital Marketing Project Manager with hands-on experience in automotive digital marketing execution to support high-impact projects for up to 10 dealership clients and beyond. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multi-channel services, including Paid Social, Conquest Email, SEO, SEM and Programmatic advertising, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, co-op compliance, and exceptional client satisfaction. This role is perfect for a proactive team player eager to grow in the digital marketing space and automotive industry, supporting Project Managers while gaining exposure to lead generation, inventory-based advertising, and dealership marketing trends (e.g., electrification, sustainability).

Key Responsibilities

Client & Account Management

• Act as a key point of contact for up to 10 automotive dealership clients, supporting Senior Project Managers in building relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Provide regular updates, reports, and client education on best practices for paid social, search ads, and inventory-based advertising.
• Ensure timely execution of monthly deliverables aligned with client goals, services, and brand objectives.
• Facilitate transparent communication internally and externally to maintain accountability.

Project Planning & Execution

• Support end-to-end campaign execution for digital platforms (e.g., SEO, SEM, social media, programmatic), including monthly offer launches on client websites and ad platforms.
• Assist in developing project timelines, budgets, and optimizations, ensuring alignment with manufacturer co-op requirements for maximum reimbursements.
• Write and collaborate on concise creative briefs (CBs) for ad placements (e.g., social ads, display ads, email campaigns) to guide the creative team.
• Onboard new dealership services (e.g., Meta Business Manager setup, inventory feeds, Google Ads/TikTok integrations).

Team Coordination & Strategy Support

• Collaborate with Senior Project Managers, designers, execution specialists, and vendors to deliver campaigns seamlessly.
• Contribute strategic input on ad creative, targeting, messaging, and optimizations to drive leads, showroom traffic, and sales.
• Monitor trends in automotive consumer behavior and competitors to support strategy refinements.

Performance & Budget Management

• Track budgets, expenditures, and ad spend using ROI and dealership sales goals.
• Leverage tools like Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Search Console, Google Ad Insights, and automotive CRMs for performance monitoring.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports with actionable insights for clients and teams, highlighting optimization opportunities.

Process & Risk Management

• Identify risks and support contingency plans to keep projects on track.
• Help refine internal processes using tools like Agile for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines, co-op rules, and automotive ad regulations.
• Demonstrate strong time management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Experience

• 2-4 years in digital marketing execution or project coordination, with 1+ years focused on automotive or dealership campaigns preferred.
• Hands-on experience executing campaigns on Google Ads, Meta, TikTok (required), including inventory ads, lead gen, and co-op compliance.
• Familiarity with managing multiple dealership accounts and onboarding services.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Google Ads and Meta certifications required; PMP/Agile a plus.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills to handle multiple projects and simplify strategies for clients.
• Proficiency in project tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com, Teamwork).
• Knowledge of SEO/SEM, social/programmatic ads, analytics, and automotive trends.
• Analytical mindset for data-driven optimizations and reporting.

Technical Proficiencies

• Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, CRM platforms (e.g., DealerCentric, VinSolutions, AutoLeadStar).
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Suite).

Attributes

• Proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in fast-paced settings.
• Passionate about automotive marketing with a positive, optimistic, curious personality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OEMs, suppliers, or dealership groups.
• Email marketing or programmatic execution.

What We Offer

At McIvor Marketing, we're not just building campaigns—we're building careers. Join a forward-thinking agency where your growth, well-being, and success are our top priorities. Here's why top talent chooses us:

• Competitive Compensation Package: Attractive base salary based on experience, plus performance-based bonuses.
• Generous Time Off: PTO that increases with tenure, plus 6 paid company holidays.
• Flexible, Remote-First Work: Work from anywhere with fle