Performance Manager

Cars.com LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 58,300 - 69,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision healthcare plans

New hire stipend for home office set-up

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Service-based recognition program for additional paid time off

Job summary

Cars.com LLC is looking for a Platform Performance Manager to oversee client strategy and digital advertising initiatives. This role includes preparing and presenting performance updates, developing marketing strategies, and educating clients on all Cars Commerce capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong account management skills, excellent SEO knowledge, and outstanding communication abilities. Compensation ranges from $58,300 to $69,950, with benefits that include healthcare plans and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Previous account management or project management experience is required.
• Strong, real-world experience in SEO and analytics is needed.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to project over the phone and work independently.
• Self-motivated and capable of working in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present materials for meetings with clients.
• Keep clients updated on performance metrics.
• Develop and discuss digital advertising strategies with clients.
• Execute unique marketing ideas for dealer partners.
• Educate clients on Cars.com capabilities and solutions.

Skills

Account management

Customer service

SEO and analytics

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organization

Adaptability to new technologies

Calm under pressure

Self-motivated

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Microsoft Ads

Website design best practices

Job description

Platform Performance Manager – Dealer Inspire

Responsibilities

• Meeting preparation & presentation (web conferencing included)
• Performance updates with clients
• Develop, present & discuss client strategy for digital advertising, websites, chat platform, online shopper digital retailing, and more
• Create and execute unique marketing ideas/strategy for our dealer partners
• Stay on top of industry trends
• Educate clients on all Cars Commerce capabilities including website solutions, acquisition, marketplace, and media
• Work seamlessly with a wide range of departments including but not limited to General Support, Inventory Support, SEO, Compliance, Marketing Design, Sales, and Analytics
• Responsible for maintaining and retaining a Dealer Inspire book of business
• Opportunity to build your book of business by generating sales referrals

Qualifications

• Previous account management / project management experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong, real‑world experience in SEO and analytics
• Outstanding presentation & communication skills
• Ability to project over the phone
• Highly organized, punctual, and detail oriented
• Fast learner & interested in new technologies
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong knowledge of Google Analytics, paid search (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads), SEO fundamentals and principles, and website design best practices

Compensation and Benefits

• Total Target Compensation Range: $58,300.00–$69,950.00 (base salary + variable)
• Medical, dental & vision healthcare plans
• New hire stipend for home office set‑up
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, floating holiday, volunteer day, recharge day
• Refuel – a service‑based recognition program providing additional paid time away to learn, grow, and reset

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We do not sponsor employment visas at this time.