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Alex Snyder announces that Checkered Flag, an automotive dealership group, is actively hiring for multiple positions in the Virginia Beach and Norfolk area, including detail technicians, mechanics, service managers, parts delivery, and sales roles. The poster interprets the job openings as a positive economic indicator, suggesting business growth in the automotive sector. The thread serves as a job posting referral directing interested automotive professionals to the company's employment page for application details.

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ResponseLogix, a automotive vendor, is actively recruiting Account Managers for seven major U.S. markets (Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and St. Louis) to support their growing dealer client base of 400+ dealerships. The company seeks intelligent, ambitious, and service-oriented professionals who can provide ongoing support and training to dealers. Interested candidates can contact VP of Sales Steve Pace directly via phone or email.

Patrick Workman posted positive feedback about the DealerRefresh job board, confirming that his dealership received strong candidate responses from recent postings and plans to continue using the forum. The replies from forum moderators and members express satisfaction with the board's effectiveness and hope to encourage wider participation from other dealers and industry professionals.

Patrick Workman posted a job listing for a Sales Director position at Dealer.com, reporting to the Account Management Team Manager and responsible for mentoring 5-10 Account Managers while maintaining an individual sales quota focused on upselling existing clients. The role includes travel to key accounts, sales coaching responsibilities, and collaboration with team leadership to foster team development and communication. This is a straightforward job posting with no discussion or follow-up engagement visible in the thread.

Patrick Workman posted a job opening for a Dealer.com Account Management Team Leader position, which reports to the Director of Account Management and requires leading an AM team, managing business processes, and serving as the primary liaison between account managers and the broader organization. The role emphasizes team development, process improvement, and organizational communication across both new and experienced staff members. Interested candidates are directed to apply through Dealer.com's careers page.

Patrick Workman posts a job opening for a Dealer.com Account Manager position, which involves serving as a digital marketing advisor to approximately 150 car dealerships and acting as the primary contact for Internet sales managers and dealership owners/GMs. The role focuses on building client relationships, advising on digital marketing strategy, and providing technical support for Dealer.com's web solutions. This is a straightforward job posting with application instructions for interested candidates.

Dealer.com is recruiting a SEM (Search Engine Marketing) Manager to lead their paid search strategy and manage an in-house team of analysts. The role requires expertise in Google AdWords, strong leadership abilities, and the capacity to collaborate across product, marketing, sales, and development teams to drive growth for their automotive industry clients. Interested candidates can apply through the provided job portal link.

Dealer.com is recruiting an SEO Manager to lead their search engine marketing strategy and manage an in-house team of analysts while collaborating with product, marketing, and sales teams. The role requires someone passionate about SEO who can articulate and present data-driven strategies to help auto dealer clients drive qualified traffic to their websites. The post includes a link to apply through their jobs portal.

William Bryant, an experienced internet sales and marketing manager with over five years in automotive, is seeking a position with a dealership where he can apply his expertise in SEO, social media, analytics, lead generation, and team management. He highlights his accomplishment of more than doubling internet department sales at Steve White VW Audi in 2009 and offers references from his previous work. The post is a straightforward job inquiry from a qualified candidate looking for a dealership to hire him as an internet sales/marketing manager or director.

GSMarketing, a 21-year-old automotive direct marketing firm, is recruiting an Account Manager to cover the Chicago and Midwest region, supporting clients with integrated direct marketing and mail solutions. The role reports to a Regional Sales Director and targets candidates with automotive wholesale or retail experience at corporate or dealer levels. The posting emphasizes the company's specialized focus on automotive marketing and preference for candidates with relevant industry background.

Worden Martin, an automotive dealership in Champaign, IL with over 60 years of history, is recruiting sales consultants and highlighting their competitive compensation package including an aggressive pay plan, bonuses, 401K, health insurance, dental coverage, and wellness benefits. The post targets career-minded individuals seeking professional development in a results-oriented sales environment. This is a straightforward job posting with no discussion or replies evident in the provided content.

Cobalt is recruiting an Automotive eCommerce Consultant to advise dealerships on online retail strategy and performance improvement across California, Denver, and New Jersey regions. A commenter asks for salary information about similar web consultant positions on the east coast, suggesting interest in relocating for the role, but no response or salary data is provided in the thread.

Matt DoCampo shares a Craigslist job posting for an Automotive Internet Sales Director position at Frederick Nissan in Maryland, noting he has no affiliation with the dealership. The posting appears incomplete in the forum post but indicates the dealership is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate. This is a straightforward job listing share with no discussion or responses documented.

Huffines Auto Group, a large Texas multi-franchise dealership group, is advertising an open position for an Internet Director and seeking qualified candidates with a proven track record of success in automotive eCommerce. Interested applicants are directed to contact Bill Millburn at [email protected] for more information. The posting indicates the group values experience and capability in managing digital sales operations for multiple locations.

Proctor Subaru is recruiting a full-time Internet Sales Specialist responsible for managing incoming email and phone leads, responding to customer inquiries outside regular business hours, and guiding customers toward dealership visits. The role requires understanding internet customer psychology and the ability to convert online inquiries into in-store traffic through effective follow-up and vehicle recommendations.

HGregoire, Canada's leading pre-owned vehicle retailer, is recruiting a Finance Specialist for its newly opened South Florida dealership, HGreg Auto Auction, which specializes in clean, one-owner luxury vehicles. The role offers significant earning potential with an average of over $1,000 per transaction and targets 300+ monthly sales, positioning it as a high-volume, high-commission opportunity with quick advancement potential. Interested candidates should contact Connie Lothian directly via phone or email to apply.

Audi and Infiniti of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania is recruiting Internet Sales Consultants for their high-volume dealership, offering candidates the opportunity to work with major vehicle listing platforms like Autotrader and Cars.com. The posting emphasizes that prior automotive experience is not required and highlights an established internet sales process with ongoing input from sales staff. The dealership positions this role as a career advancement opportunity for motivated, self-starting sales professionals.

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Checkered Flag, a multi-brand Honda/Toyota/BMW/Audi dealer group in Virginia Beach, posted an opening for an experienced Internet Sales Coordinator to handle digital sales traffic following an unexpected team departure. The position generated minimal interest, with only a joking response about their CRM software choice before the company announced they had successfully filled the role internally.

Therese Bottino is recruiting an Automotive Internet Marketing Manager to oversee digital operations across a 4-store dealer group, requiring expertise in web analytics platforms, SEM/SEO, display advertising, and content management. Respondents raise practical alternatives to a full-time hire, including the possibility of a virtual/remote position or outsourcing to a digital marketing agency. The thread highlights that dealers seeking this specialized role have flexibility in how they structure the position—whether as an employee, remote contractor, or agency partnership.

Patrick Workman posts a job opening for a Production Project Manager at Dealer.com, a role responsible for configuring new client accounts and site upgrades while managing multiple concurrent projects. Alex Snyder replies with an endorsement of Dealer.com as a workplace, sharing links to articles and videos about the company's culture and work environment. The thread serves as a recruitment post highlighting both the job responsibilities and company culture to attract qualified candidates from the automotive industry.

Demian posted a job opening for a Search Analyst position in New Jersey, requiring SEO and SEM expertise with a proven track record of driving qualified website traffic and managing paid search campaigns cost-effectively. The role involves optimizing customer websites, analyzing performance metrics, and implementing SEO strategies. Interested candidates should submit resumes to [email protected].