Valnet Auto | Account Executive

Valnet's Automotive Group is hiring an Account Executive to spearhead the CarBuzz Marketplace and its broader content commercialization program. This individual will be responsible for building and growing the Marketplace as a revenue engine — securing and managing dealer partnerships, closing direct advertising and sponsorship deals, and identifying new commerce opportunities including high-intent sales funnels, newsletters, publisher-to-affiliate partnerships, and new IP. Key Responsibilities Own the CarBuzz Marketplace as a revenue product, with accountability partnership growth. Source, negotiate, and manage dealer partnerships—building a pipeline of dealers and dealer groups and structuring recurring, scalable agreements. Close direct advertising, sponsorship, and integrated-media deals across the automotive portfolio. Identify, grow, and manage direct affiliate partnerships to generate leads and conversions. Launch and monetize high-intent newsletters leveraging specific or all partnerships within the affiliate network. Create high-intent pages with strong sales funnels (in collaboration with the performance marketing team and sales pod leadership). Lead the transition from a single-site content model to a multi-product, multi-surface suite (site, Marketplace, newsletters, landing-page funnels, evergreen DB/utility experiences, commerce hubs). Own front-end templates and on-site UX as revenue products. Integrate commerce and sponsorship placements while preserving audience trust. Partner with commerce editors to align content formats with user intent and conversion performance. Define commerce content formats and standards that reduce decision friction and improve conversion. Partner with editorial leaders to prioritize and expand high-performing shopping and dealer-facing franchises. Act as a bridge between Product/Editorial and Direct Sales. Support integrated sponsorship builds spanning site + Marketplace + newsletters + commerce hubs. Own and expand fully-launched, repeatable business offerings (e.g., the Marketplace, dealer programs, commerce hubs, seasonal deal franchises, newsletter SKUs, evergreen DB verticals, landing-page packages) Qualifications 3+ years of experience in e-commerce, digital publishing, performance marketing, editorial operations, audience development, or a related field. Proven experience launching and growing commerce initiatives at scale. Experience with subscription models and sponsorship monetization. Editorial judgment and ability to collaborate across multiple brands. Benefits Full health insurance plan (including medical, dental, and vision) Fitness subscription reimbursement program Competitive salary and bonus structure Who We Are Valnet is a company unlike any other. Here, you’ll work alongside passionate, dedicated individuals who bring their best every day, creating an environment that is as inspiring as it is challenging. We are innovative leaders, not passive followers, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry. We encourage autonomy and value creative contributions, empowering you to shape meaningful change from day one. Moreover, we don’t just talk about culture – we make it our first priority, fostering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where talent is recognized and rewarded. In our true meritocratic structure, your career can develop quickly, giving you the opportunity to grow professionally and be generously rewarded for your achievements. But don’t take our word for it, visit our corporate website to see for yourself! **This is a work from home position**