Full-Time

Sr. Marketing Communications Automation Manager

Posted on 6/17/2025

Uber Freight

Uber Freight

5,001-10,000 employees

Logistics platform connecting carriers and shippers

Compensation Overview

$110k - $129.8k/yr

+ Performance Bonus + Sales Incentive Bonus + Equity Awards

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.

Category
General Marketing
PR & Communications
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Lead Generation
Hubspot
Requirements
  • 5 years of experience in marketing automation, CRM systems, or communications operations.
  • Hands-on experience with HubSpot and/or Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
  • Experience in logistics, freight, or transportation industries.
Responsibilities
  • Own the end-to-end lifecycle communications for carriers.
  • Audit current lifecycle communications in partnership with CRM.
  • Lead gap and overlap analysis to ensure a cohesive and non-conflicting strategy.
  • Consolidate and control all entry points for mass communications.
  • Deploy carrier campaigns aligned with business objectives.
  • Evaluate CRM/MAP systems and recommend improvements or replacements.
  • Create and maintain best practices around communication system ownership.
  • Execute tactical one-off messages such as re-engagement efforts or load-level matches.
  • Drive targeted supply initiatives by engaging net-new carriers using lead sources like Genlogs or Highway.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with tools and data sources like Genlogs or Highway.
  • Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders.
  • Experience auditing and optimizing communication workflows and lifecycle messaging.
  • Familiarity with CRM/MAP system evaluation and vendor selection processes.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
  • Understanding of data segmentation, targeting, and campaign performance metrics.
  • Experience creating documentation and best practices for communication governance.

Uber Freight connects carriers with shippers through its logistics platform, which serves as a digital marketplace for booking and managing shipments. The platform caters to a diverse clientele, including small businesses and large enterprises, by providing access to a wide network of carriers. It enhances efficiency and transparency in the freight industry by facilitating transactions between shippers needing to transport goods and carriers with available truck capacity. Uber Freight generates revenue by taking a percentage of each shipment booked, allowing for flexible pricing that helps businesses adjust their shipping operations according to demand.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$500M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $500M funding supports market expansion and product innovation for Uber Freight.
  • AI-driven predictive analytics enhance route optimization and cost savings.
  • Autonomous trucking technology could reduce operational costs for Uber Freight.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges with Transplace may disrupt operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Rising fuel costs could impact Uber Freight's profitability and shipping rates.
  • Driver shortage may limit Uber Freight's capacity to meet demand.

What makes Uber Freight unique

  • Uber Freight's digital marketplace connects shippers with 65,000 carriers efficiently.
  • Acquisition of Transplace enhances Uber Freight's logistics technology platform.
  • Uber Freight's dynamic pricing model allows scalable shipping operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Financial and Mental Wellness Benefits

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 1%

1 year growth

↑ 2%

2 year growth

↑ 0%
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