About Cie:
Cie is a Venture Studio that specializes in accelerating both innovation for large enterprises and growth for emerging startups. We invest as a partner from ideation to completion.
We’re looking for a Dealer Program Specialist to join our marketing team! You will be on the frontlines facilitating and enhancing our dealer rewards program for a top-tier client in the automotive industry. This role is pivotal in building strong dealer relationships and driving program engagement.
- Named top 3 places to work in 2024 by BuiltIn LA
- ‘From Zero to One’: How Cie’s Culture Helps New Ideas Shine
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the dealer rewards program, serving as a concierge-level point of contact for tire dealers.
- Develop and implement structured rewards systems, including merchandise, point-of-purchase (POP) materials, and auto-adjacent items.
- Integrate gamification elements to boost dealer participation and program excitement.
- Conduct regular communications with dealers, including quarterly calls to diagnose program adoption, offer additional rewards, and validate store information.
- Coordinate and execute regional on-site visits to foster strong dealer relationships and provide tailored support.
- Manage distribution logistics, including fulfillment of branded merchandise boxes and communication with distribution partners.
- Draft and disseminate targeted email communications and direct mail materials to sustain dealer engagement and brand alignment.
- Analyze feedback from dealers and present monthly insights to refine and optimize the program.
- Lead bi-monthly meetings with internal teams to align on objectives, performance metrics, and updates.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in program management, marketing, or a similar role.
- Dealer experience is required.
- Proven track record of managing reward programs or customer engagement initiatives.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent relationship-building capabilities.
- Experience with gamification strategies and customer engagement tools is a plus.
- Willingness to travel regionally to meet program goals.
Beyond the paycheck:
You will be a critical part of our core team and have influence over the direction of our portfolio companies.
- Growth: We support and invest in your career development
- Benefits:
- Profit-sharing units and start-up units
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Supplemental benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Generous paid time off
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Cie is a venture studio that serves as an innovation lab and accelerator for bold entrepreneurs who want to transform disruptive ideas into thriving ventures.
Cie blends Silicon Valley DNA with the business maturity of serial entrepreneurs, seasoned venture capitalists, and Fortune 500 executives. Combined with the team’s strategic and operational expertise in technology, product development, brand building, and customer acquisition, Cie consistently drives positive outcomes across a wide range of business challenges.
Cie’s venture portfolio includes Cie Games (acquired by Glu Mobile), Nativo, ASAP Tire (acquired by Tire Rack), Titan School Solutions (acquired by LINQ), Performa Labs, Apollo Education System, and a growing list of emerging start-ups. Cie’s leadership team has served key roles at transformational companies such as Amazon, eBay, Yahoo!, Overture, Pepsi, Nestlé, Saks Fifth Avenue, Goldman Sachs, and Internet Brands.
Why Work With Us
We’re passionate about launching new businesses and accelerating growth in our ventures.
We’re looking for people who are entrepreneurial at heart, want to be builders and creators, and are willing to roll up their sleeves. You’ll learn how we build successful startups, find the signal in all the noise, and incubate your own ideas.
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