Growth Marketer / Micro-Agency: Hyper-Local Marketplace Launch (Automotive/B2B)

Hi, We are launching the pilot program for Prime Motor Exchange, an AI-powered vehicle marketplace, and we're looking for a lean, growth-focused marketing partner or micro-agency to help us recruit our founding local cohort of pilot members — both independent dealers and private sellers/buyers. To build deep marketplace liquidity efficiently, we are executing a hyper-local launch restricted entirely to a 50-mile radius around the Dayton, Ohio metro area. Our target for the next 60 days is to onboard 25 independent automotive dealerships and 250 active private users. THE PLATFORM: Prime Motor Exchange covers ten vehicle categories (Cars/SUVs, Trucks/Vans, Classics, Motorcycles, ATV/UTV, Boats/Watercraft, Campers/RVs, Aircraft, Commercial, and Parts/Accessories). What sets it apart is a working layer of 36 autonomous AI agents that do real work for buyers and sellers, not just search: * AI pricing intelligence — every listing gets a market-position read (below / at / above market) plus lead-generation insights. * AI Trust Passport — vehicles get an AI-generated condition report with a quality and condition score. * AI fraud & content protection — listings are automatically screened for scam patterns and prohibited content. * AI listing-quality scoring — sellers get a 0–100 score and concrete tips to make their listings perform. HOW MEMBERS INTERACT & TRANSACT: * Real-time messaging between buyers and sellers, SMS notifications, and geographic radius search. * Note on monetization: The platform is a listing and lead-generation marketplace; all financial transactions take place securely off-platform between the buyer and seller. * Bulk inventory import via CSV/XLSX with custom column mapping and marketplace sync tools to pull existing inventory from sources like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and AutoTrader. * Native mobile apps (Android & iOS) and built to WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards. THE OFFER THAT MAKES THIS EASY TO SELL: Pilot members join 100% free — every single fee is waived for the duration of the pilot. No listing fees, no boost fees, no verification fees, and no dealer subscription (dealer plans normally run $99–$999/mo). Members get full access and white-glove onboarding in exchange for usage and feedback. YOUR ROLE (100% HANDS-OFF FOUNDER): As a solo developer managing a demanding full-time career, I am completely hands-off with daily outreach. I need a proactive partner who can take total ownership of execution: 1. Direct B2B Lead Generation & Outreach: Actively identifying and directly contacting local independent used car, RV, and powersport dealers in the Dayton/Springfield area to secure their pilot participation. 2. Inventory Onboarding: Working with interested dealers to get their inventory data via our automated CSV bulk import or marketplace sync tools. 3. Hyper-Local B2C Marketing: Designing and running low-budget, geo-targeted digital campaigns to drive local private buyers and sellers to the platform. 4. Weekly Reporting: Maintaining a simple, asynchronous tracker detailing signups, active inventory counts, and Cost Per Acquisition (CPA). We will align via a single 30-minute weekly meeting. COMPENSATION STRUCTURING: We are looking to structure this as a performance-aligned, milestone-based agreement. We will provide a lean baseline retainer for setup and ad management, paired with concrete financial bonuses for hitting verified pilot milestones (e.g., blocks of active dealers onboarded with live inventory, and tiers of verified local private users). TO APPLY, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: 1. Can you provide a brief example of a local lead generation or marketplace project you’ve worked on where you had to handle direct outreach or B2B acquisition? 2. How would you approach convincing a local independent used car dealer to try a free software pilot? 3. Confirming your understanding: This role requires both digital marketing setup and direct B2B contact/outreach to dealers. Are you comfortable handling both pieces?