Auto Sector Lead – Strategy & Industry Partnerships

dentsu; Pune City; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility and autonomy

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading marketing firm is seeking an experienced Auto Sector Lead to drive strategic growth and client engagement in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the automotive industry and a professional services background, focusing on areas like marketing, sales, and customer experience. This full-time role offers an opportunity to shape the firm's automotive strategy and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in automotive industry and professional services.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation and customer experience.
• Ability to work with C-level clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive sector strategy and client development.
• Provide sector intelligence and engage with stakeholders.
• Build relationships with OEMs and digital disruptors.

Skills

Automotive industry expertise

Professional services mindset

Client engagement

Strategic advisory skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Auto Sector Lead – Strategy & Industry Partnerships

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Overview

We are looking for an experienced Auto Sector Lead to drive strategic growth, sector insights, and client engagement in the automotive space. The ideal candidate brings a professional services mindset (consulting, agency, or digital transformation background), with strong front-end industry experience—specifically in marketing, advertising, sales, or customer-facing technology—within the auto sector. This role is focused on shaping the firm’s auto sector positioning, advising clients, identifying opportunities, and leading the development of high-impact solutions. We are not seeking candidates with experience limited to supply chain or traditional marketing functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the automotive sector strategy, including go-to-market planning, client development, and thought leadership.
• Bring deep expertise in current and emerging auto industry trends: electrification, connected vehicles, software-defined cars, retail transformation, digital sales, and customer experience innovation.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, helping them navigate change and identify business opportunities across the front end of the value chain.
• Collaborate with consulting, technology, creative, and digital experience teams to shape forward-looking, cross-functional solutions.
• Build and nurture relationships with OEMs, mobility players, and digital disruptors.
• Support business development by providing sector intelligence, driving pitch strategy, and engaging with executive stakeholders.
• Continuously track sector shifts and competitor movements to inform strategic decision-making and internal capability building.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with a blend of automotive industry and professional services (consulting, agency, or tech/digital transformation).
• Proven exposure to front-end automotive functions such as brand, retail, digital sales, advertising, CX, or product innovation.
• Strong understanding of the evolving auto ecosystem, particularly around digital transformation, customer experience, and go-to-market strategies.
• Track record of delivering strategic value to auto clients in an advisory or cross-functional leadership capacity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable working with C-level clients and internal teams.
• Ability to work across teams, manage ambiguity, and translate market insights into actionable strategies.

Nice to Have

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Global experience, particularly in North America, Europe, or Asia.
• Knowledge of adjacent sectors (tech, energy, infrastructure) that influence the future of mobility.

What We’re Not Looking For

• Candidates whose primary experience is in supply chain, procurement, or traditional corporate marketing roles without customer-facing strategic exposure.

Why Join Us

• Shape how the automotive industry engages with the future of mobility, retail, and customer experience.
• Work alongside a diverse, forward-thinking team across strategy, consulting, and technology.
• Be part of a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to create meaningful impact and thought leadership.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and room to grow in a high-visibility role.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Advertising Services

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