Sr. Manager @ Cars Commerce

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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.

The Sr. Manager of Design Services is responsible for multiple teams’ operational and creative excellence, designing automotive websites user interfaces and digital marketing assets for Cars Commerce customers. This leader is an experienced people and process manager accountable for improving processes and workflows by understanding and sustaining key performance metrics. A highly technical creative production aptitude is also required, so this leader is no stranger to brand guidelines or style guides, can turn quickly on deadlines, and demonstrates creative solid digital marketing design skills while being extremely detail-oriented. The Sr. Manager of Designer Services must demonstrate ability to cultivate a collaborative and high-performing team through effective mentoring skills, fostering professional growth, proficiency in senior-level conflict resolution, and providing strategic guidance to associate managers and independent contributors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Regularly audit standard operational processes and guidelines, including quotas, timelines, and internal project details, to ensure delivery and manage employee performance and accountability
Create, analyze, and Identify areas of opportunities for production and workflows while understanding and sustaining key performance metrics.
Exhibits exceptional analytical acumen, adept at dissecting complex problems, and formulating data-driven insights to drive informed decision-making and strategic planning
People management, including mentoring, performance reviews, hiring, improvement plans, promotions, terminations, etc
Communicate and support our company and departmental goals and values.
Facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and other learning opportunities
Collaborate and strategize across the marketing and product teams to manage workflows and timelines to ensure the timely delivery of design solutions that meet quality and production requirements.
Handle cross-departmental process challenges, showcasing a leadership style that fosters seamless collaboration and drives innovative solutions
Execute and implement compelling automotive-driven design while managing and maintaining the brand voice of all internal products, our retailers, and OEM partners

Success in this role is measured by client satisfaction, content quality, employee engagement and satisfaction, and department improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Minimum eight years of experience in a creative, digital marketing capacity
Minimum of three years of people management
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Adobe CC
Demonstrable process improvement and performance management experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

Expert in the elements of design principles and digital marketing strategies
Solid knowledge of best practices for design strategy and multi-channel digital marketing
Strong project and time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Exceptional analytical acumen
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good collaborative, negotiation, and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Work independently as well as in a team environment
Proficiency in senior-level conflict resolution
Perform under intense demands in a fast-paced environment
Automotive experience is not required, but, nice to have
Working knowledge of Figma, Salesforce, Wrike, WordPress, and is a plus

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In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position which is not inclusive of bonuses, benefits or other forms of compensation that the position may be eligible for. If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the salary range is close to what you’re seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package for this position.

Salary Range

$111,300—$139,100 USD

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
401(k) with Company Match + Immediate Vesting
New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
Employee Stock Purchase Program
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
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