Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Marketing

Job Profile

Marketing Support Specialist II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $19.57 - $29.38/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Automotive is looking for a highly qualified Marketing Support Specialist II to join the Manheim Field Marketing team to drive results for our auctions and clients. 

Marketing Support Specialist II is responsible for executing tactical marketing efforts for their assigned auction location(s). Tactics include email, phone outreach, social media, sales enablement, coordinates and delivers on the overall presence of assigned location ensuring physical and digital signage and other point of sale materials are properly placed and visible to clients and aligns with Manheim brand guidelines, influences sale day experience, contacts targeted clients via phone.

What You’ll Do 

Partner with Sr. Manager/Manager, Field Marketing to understand objectives and goals of assigned auction location(s).

Execute tactical marketing efforts including email, phone outreach, social media, and sales enablement.

Coordinate and deliver on the overall presence of assigned location ensuring physical and digital signage and other point of sale materials are properly placed and visible to clients and aligns with Manheim brand guidelines.

Influence the sale day experience by engaging with clients in the auction lanes and facilitates in lane promotions and activities.

Contact targeted clients via phone to discuss special sales, feedback, or respond to a specific business need (as needed).

Build relationships with auction leadership, field sales, and key dealer and commercial clients.

Manages giveaway/promotional items and performs monthly audits on allotment.

Effectively manages auction location(s) website, social media platforms, and sales enablement content.

Provide weekly recaps on sale and client performance to field and auction leadership.

Understand monthly budget expectations and ensure spending is expensed appropriately.

Learn and effectively use multiple marketing and reporting tools.

Participate in weekly marketing team meetings.

Travel to assigned locations as required.

Assist with other auction-related duties as needed.

What’s In It for You?

Here’s a sneak peek at the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:

A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans. 

Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules. 

Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families. 

Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match. 

Professional development and continuing education opportunities. 

Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance. 

Extra perks like pet insurance, employee discounts and much more.

Who You Are 

Minimum: 

High school diploma/GED and 3 years of marketing experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a high school diploma/GED in a related discipline and up to 1 year of experience; or 5 years of experience in a related field.

Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational skills.

Salesforce or another CRM platform.

Microsoft Office suite.

Able to work in a high-performing, fast-paced, deadline driven environment and adapt to an ever-changing industry, reacting to change in a positive manner.

Full-time, onsite Monday through Friday.

Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions as well as noise, dust, and fumes in auction lanes where applicable.

Some travel may be required to Manheim locations, regional meetings, and/or home office.

Requires physical ability (able to sit or stand for long periods of time) and mental acuity (able to work under time constraints and meet deadlines) to execute the duties of the position.

Other duties as needed or required

Preferred: 

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or business

Previous experience in the automotive industry

Join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today! 

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.