Auto Sector Lead

1 week ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India DENTSU Full time

Auto Sector Lead

We are looking for an experienced Auto Sector Lead to drive strategic growth, sector insights, and client engagement in the automotive space.

The ideal candidate brings a professional services mindset (consulting, agency, or digital transformation background), with strong front-end industry experiencespecifically in marketing, advertising, sales, or customer-facing technologywithin the auto sector.

This role is focused on shaping the firms auto sector positioning, advising clients, identifying opportunities, and leading the development of high-impact solutions.

We are not seeking candidates with experience limited to supply chain or traditional marketing functions.

Key Lead the automotive sector strategy, including go-to-market planning, client development, and thought leadership.

- Bring deep expertise in current and emerging auto industry trends: electrification, connected vehicles, software-defined cars, retail transformation, digital sales, and customer experience innovation.

- Act as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, helping them navigate change and identify business opportunities across the front end of the value chain.

- Collaborate with consulting, technology, creative, and digital experience teams to shape forward-looking, cross-functional solutions.

- Build and nurture relationships with OEMs, mobility players, and digital disruptors.

- Support business development by providing sector intelligence, driving pitch strategy, and engaging with executive stakeholders.

- Continuously track sector shifts and competitor movements to inform strategic decision-making and internal capability 10+ years of experience with a blend of automotive industry and professional services (consulting, agency, or tech/digital transformation).

- Proven exposure to front-end automotive functions such as brand, retail, digital sales, advertising, CX, or product innovation.

- Strong understanding of the evolving auto ecosystem, particularly around digital transformation, customer experience, and go-to-market strategies.

- Track record of delivering strategic value to auto clients in an advisory or cross-functional leadership capacity.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable working with C-level clients and internal teams.

- Ability to work across teams, manage ambiguity, and translate market insights into actionable strategies.

Nice to Have:


- MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.

- Global experience, particularly in North America, Europe, or Asia.

- Knowledge of adjacent sectors (tech, energy, infrastructure) that influence the future of mobility.

What Were Not Looking For:


- Candidates whose primary experience is in supply chain, procurement, or traditional corporate marketing roles without customer-facing strategic exposure.

Why Join Us?


- Shape how the automotive industry engages with the future of mobility, retail, and customer experience.

- Work alongside a diverse, forward-thinking team across strategy, consulting, and technology.

- Be part of a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to create meaningful impact and thought leadership.

- Flexibility, autonomy, and room to grow in a high-visibility role.

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