AI Automation Specialist

Overview

C-4 Analytics is a fast-growing, private, full-service digital marketing company that helps automotive dealerships increase sales, market share, and lower cost per acquisition. We are currently hiring for an AI Automation Specialist to be a cross-functional builder and a technical thought partner across the entire company. Your focus is on identifying business process bottlenecks and translating them into practical automations using modern AI, APIs, and no-code/low-code platforms.

You ll operate as a true general contractor: you can work directly with stakeholders, propose the solution, and implement it end-to-end without needing the core engineering team.

If you are unable to complete the application due to a disability, contact us to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

Flexibility: The AI Automation Specialist may benefit from flexibility to work in a way that suits them best. We offer the following working options:

• Remote: We support remote work arrangements, allowing you to work from home or any location that enhances your productivity.
• Hybrid: A balance between office and remote work, dividing time between the office and remote work.
• We value local candidates and are open to considering exceptional experience for remote opportunities. If you do not meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply.

The Gig:
Your Mission

• The AI Visionary: Be the go-to expert applying AI across Sales, Marketing, Ops, Finance, and beyond.
• The Workflow Wizard: Map processes, spot bottlenecks, and eliminate manual effort with AI solutions.
• The Systems Architect: Proactively translate ambiguous business needs into structured, end-to-end system designs.
• The Hands-On Builder: Design and execute AI-powered workflows using modern automation tools and APIs.

A Day in the Life:

• Build smarter solutions:
  Apply AI for decision support, content generation, classification, and data enrichment.
• Integrate systems:
  Ensure internal systems (CRM, data platforms, cloud tools) are connected.
• Own the solution:
  Take projects from concept to production, ensuring reliability and business relevance.
• Stay current:
  Serve as the internal expert on the latest AI models and tooling.

What You Need to Succeed:
The Rare Trifecta

This role requires a combination of three capabilities:

Core Background

We are looking for hands-on experience in real, imperfect operating environments.

• Experience: Typically 4+ years of professional experience owning systems end-to-end. Demonstrated history of shipping solutions that other teams rely on daily.
• We Value: Consulting roles with implementation responsibility, internal tools/business systems teams, and experience in startup/scale-up environments.
• We Are Not Seeking: Pure ML research profiles, AI "evangelists" without execution depth, or product managers who do not build/implement.

Hard Qualifiers (Non-Negotiable)

• Experience building cross-functional business systems, not isolated tools.
• Ability to go from whiteboard concept to live, production workflow.
• Focus on business impact and ROI, not novelty for its own sake.
• Comfort pushing back on weak ideas, even with senior stakeholders.

Soft Qualifiers (Equally Important)

• Low ego and high ownership.
• Impatience with unnecessary process and wasted effort.
• Calm, structured thinking in ambiguous situations.
• Practical decision-making over "perfect" architecture.

Specific Skills & Expertise

• Must-Have: Proven track record in building cross-functional systems, strong familiarity with AI models, experience with automation platforms and APIs, and excellent communication.
• Nice-to-Have: Background in operations/consulting, experience with CRMs/data platforms, light scripting…