Job Summary

• This role owns search advertising performance across the full funnel—awareness, conversion, and retention—by leveraging data, cross-channel insights, and advanced search technologies.
• The ideal candidate will guide strategy, oversee execution, manage experimentation, and ensure the Lithia retail store network is optimally discoverable across traditional search engines, AI search platforms, and next-gen conversational assistants within advertising.
• We offer best in class industry benefits: Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Holidays & PTO Short and Long-Term Disability Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Lithia Learning Center Vehicle Purchase Discounts Wellness Programs.

Matching Summary

Salary

$85,000-$120,000 annually; Starting pay $85,000-$105,000 plus bonus; Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Paid Holidays & PTO, Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), ESPP, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• 4-6+ years in Search advertising
• Experience in automotive marketing required
• Proven experience managing substantial paid search budgets
• Strong understanding of analytics platforms (GA4, GSC, Looker)
• Familiarity with AI/LLM search systems
• High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older

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