Director of Marketing

Russ Darrow Group Inc
  • Menomonee Falls, WI
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    The Russ Darrow Group is looking for an experienced Marketing Director to join our team! Our commitment to our customers, employees, and communities is the foundation of the Darrow Difference. We're seeking a marketing leader who understands the automotive business and can bring our brands to life through effective advertising, creative campaigns, and strong team leadership.

    Summary

    The Marketing Director leads marketing strategy, advertising, and the marketing team across our dealerships. Working closely with executive leadership and dealership managers, this role develops campaigns that attract customers, support vehicle sales and service growth, and make effective use of advertising dollars. The ideal candidate enjoys both planning and execution, using campaign results to identify what's working and where adjustments are needed. Automotive dealership marketing experience is required.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop and execute marketing plans for new and used vehicle sales, service, and parts across multiple dealerships.
    • Oversee digital marketing and traditional advertising, including paid search, search engine optimization (SEO), social media, email campaigns, and local media.
    • Partner with general managers to build promotions around inventory, manufacturer incentives, and individual store goals.
    • Manage marketing budgets, agency relationships, and vendor performance, adjusting spending based on results.
    • Oversee dealership websites, online vehicle merchandising, and creative content to keep information accurate and branding consistent.
    • Track campaign performance, including website traffic, lead quality, conversion rates, and return on investment. Present results and recommendations to leadership.
    • Lead and develop the marketing team, establish priorities, and coordinate deadlines with dealership staff and outside partners.
    • Support customer retention through CRM marketing, service promotions, and online reputation management.
    • Ensure advertising meets manufacturer brand standards and oversee OEM co-op advertising submissions.

    Work Location: In person, Greater Milwaukee Metro Area

    What We Offer

    We believe in investing in our employees' growth and well-being, that's why we provide continuous training, advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and employee assistance programs. Our culture emphasizes family values, diversity, and teamwork, ensuring exceptional service through empowered and dedicated team members.

    No experience? No problem! We're eager to train the right candidates from the ground up. Our top-notch tools and resources will help you succeed! With over six decades of success, our experienced management teams will provide comprehensive training and support from day one.

    If you're ready to join a team that values community involvement, career development, and a legacy of excellence, we'd love to hear from you!!

    Benefits

    • Competitive Compensation Plans

    • Full Benefits Package

    • Medical, Dental & Vision

    • Saturday Lunches

    • Flexible Work Schedule

    • 401k with Company Match

    • HSA with Company Contribution

    • PTO from day one!!

    • Growth and Advancement Opportunities

    Qualifications

    • Previous marketing experience within an automotive dealership or dealer group, including team leadership or department oversight.
    • Strong understanding of dealership operations, automotive advertising, and customer lead generation.
    • Experience managing marketing budgets and using campaign data to guide spending decisions.
    • Working knowledge of digital advertising platforms, website analytics, dealership CRM systems, and OEM co-op programs.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate clearly with dealership leaders, team members, and vendors.
    • Experience supporting multiple dealership locations or automotive brands preferred

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMenomonee Falls, WI

    Skills

    • Advertisingunmatched
    • Advertising Creativeunmatched
    • Advertising Operationsunmatched
    • Automotive Salesunmatched
    • Brand Marketing (Branding)unmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Campaignsunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Email Campaignunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Lead Generationunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Marketing Planunmatched
    • Marketing Strategyunmatched
    • Media Campaignsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • Online Advertisingunmatched
    • Online Marketingunmatched
    • Online Product Merchandisingunmatched
    • Online Promotionsunmatched
    • Online Reputation Management (ORM)unmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Return on Investment (ROI)unmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Supportunmatched
    • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)unmatched
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)unmatched
    • Social Mediaunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
    • Web Analyticsunmatched
    • Web Site Monitoringunmatched
    • Website Conversionunmatched
    • Website Trafficunmatched

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