Strong relationships are fundamental to advancing business operations and shaping modern marketing strategies. I am a dynamic marketing executive with over 25 years of experience in elevating brands within their market. I specialize in growing automotive marketing by enhancing digital marketing and operations to support revenue growth. I build and guide high-performing teams, cultivate lasting client relationships, and spearhead business acquisitions.As the VP, Automotive at iHeartMedia, I strengthened business partnerships, leading bi-weekly sessions to expand relationships and uncover new opportunities, always backed by data and tailored solutions for the automotive industry. Below are some of my top accomplishments: ● Exceeding sales goals at iHeartMedia by 24%, surpassing the 8.5% target, by growing existing business and leveraging digital marketing suite, driving significant new business acquisition year over year.● Overseeing media buys for 30 dealerships at Media Access Group, allocating budgets across various media spaces based on client goals and placing orders with media vendors in 10 different markets.● Driving integration and alignment of 33 independent stores from New York and Los Angeles auto group into Lithia Motors family at Media Access Group, contributing to growth from 88 to 200 stores over eight years within a $32M budget.I am always open to expanding my professional network. If you would like to connect, please contact me at brianljost@gmail.com.