Automotive Marketing & Communications Specialist

Company: Apple Autos (Top Minnesota Workplace)

Compensation: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00

Are you looking for a company that Supports You and Your Career Goals, Encourages You to Make a Difference, and helps you Champion Your Lifelong Journey? Then you need to look at Apple Autos.

Apple Autos is a 6-brand, 7 location automotive company founded on the belief that people come before profit. Our Vision is to be Famous for Extraordinary Customer Experiences with People who are Empowered to Create Growth and Loyalty for a Lifetime.

We are looking for a creative, organized, and motivated Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating content, engaging with the community, coordinating events, and helping execute marketing campaigns across multiple channels.

This role will support day-to-day marketing efforts including email communications, social media management, content creation, community partnerships, and event coordination. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, eager to learn, and passionate about building strong customer relationships and brand awareness. Apple Autos believes in The Value of our people and The Value of ongoing improvement therefore we offer training programs, scholarships, tuition reimbursement, and career growth and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Communications

• Create and schedule email marketing campaigns, newsletters, and customer communications
• Write engaging content for blogs, website pages, and promotional campaigns
• Assist with maintaining consistent brand messaging across all marketing channels
• Support campaign planning and execution for sales, service, and community initiatives
  
  
  

Social Media Management

• Create and publish social media content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other platforms
• Assist with content planning, social calendars, and campaign execution
• Capture photo and video content for social media and marketing campaigns
• Monitor social engagement, respond to comments/messages when needed, and identify trends or opportunities
  
  
  

Community & Event Coordination

• Help coordinate dealership and community events, sponsorships, and partnerships
• Assist with planning logistics, ordering materials, and event setup
• Build relationships with local organizations, partners, and vendors
• Support community outreach initiatives and promotional opportunities
  
  
  

Team Support

• Assist with ordering marketing materials, swag, signage, and promotional items
• Support the marketing team with various day-to-day tasks and special projects
• Maintain organized marketing files, assets, and reporting documents
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field preferred
• Internship or prior experience in marketing, communications, social media, or events is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable using social media platforms and basic content creation tools
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple projects at once
• Creative mindset with attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools is a plus
• Photography and video editing experience is a bonus
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Working Hours
• Advancement Opportunities
• Scholarships, Tuition Reimbursement, Growth and Development Plans
• Professional and Respectful Work Environment
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance along with Voluntary Life and Disability
• Health Club Reimbursement
• New and Used Vehicle, Parts, and Service Discounts
• Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer Time Off
• 401k with a Company Matching Contribution
• Employee Assistance programs
  
  
  

Why Work for Apple Autos

• We strive to make a positive impact in our world, you will get the opportunity to give back.
• Internal promotions, we offer our employees the opportunity to advance internally.
• We encourage teamwork, positivity, and kindness.
• Learning and development programs are available.
• We empower our employees to do what is best for our customers, and other employees. Continually giving back to our employees for all their hard work that does not go unnoticed. We offer a variety of fun events to say thank you to our most important assets, our amazing employees.
• Ranked Top workplaces in MN (2020,2021,2022)
  
  
  

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.