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Matt Jones

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Senior Director | Brand & Industry at TrueCar, Inc.
📍 Santa Monica, California, United States

Matt Jones is an automotive communication professional with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Senior Director of Brand & Industry at TrueCar. He specializes in creating easy-to-understand automotive content by combining data and experience. He studied Business Administration and Management at California State University, Northridge.

His entry into the car business was serendipitous, starting after a top salesperson from a dealership across the street from his cell phone store job suggested he try car sales. This foundational experience in retail has shaped his career and perspective on the industry.

He believes the disconnect between well-meaning car buyers and sellers is often just a function of poor communication.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Senior Director | Brand & Industry
Job Level
Senior
Location
Santa Monica, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Matt shows up

Demanding
Judgemental
Upfront

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Priorities

Topics Matt cares about

Automotive Retail
His career spans over two decades, from working on the floor of franchised auto dealers to analyzing industry-wide trends for major brands.
Consumer Behavior
His role focuses on understanding consumer shopping behavior and shifts in the automotive retail landscape to provide insights to the industry.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Senior Director | Brand & Industry
TrueCar, Inc.
10-2019 - 6-2023
Communications Director, Brand & Industry
TrueCar, Inc.
7-2019 - 10-2019
Sr. Manager, Insights
Edmunds
8-2013 - 10-2019
Senior Consumer Advice Editor
Edmunds
7-2001 - 8-2013
Sales Manager, Internet & BDC Director, Finance and Insurance (F&I) Manager
Franchised auto dealers
In the press

Media appearances

Have the Courage To Doubt Yourself with Alain Nana Sinkham and Matt Jones of TrueCar, Inc.. Featured in ASOTU Unscripted (Spotify for Creators)
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Education
1995 - 1998
Business Administration and Management
California State University, Northridge
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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