Marketing Support Specialist II

Company

Cox Automotive- USAMarketingMarketing Support Specialist IIIndividual ContributorHybrid- Ability to work remotely part of the weekYes, 5% of the timeDay

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.

The Marketing Support Specialist is responsible for executing tactical marketing efforts for their assigned auction location(s). Tactics include: email, phone outreach, social media, and 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 places and visible to clients and aligns with Manheim brand guidelines, influences sale day experience, contacts targeted clients via phone.

What You’ll Do

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

• Executes tactical marketing efforts including email, phone outreach, social media, and 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 the sale day experience by engaging with clients in the auction lanes and facilitates in lane promotions and activities. 

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

• Builds 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. 

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

• Understands monthly budget expectations and ensures spend is expensed appropriately. 

• Learns and effectively uses multiple marketing and reporting tools. 

• Participates in weekly marketing team meetings.  

• Travels to assigned locations as required. 

• Assist with other auction-related duties as needed. 

What’s In It For You 

At Cox, we reward your hard work with meaningful benefits. 

First, we offer a highly competitive compensation package, 401(k) with a generous company match, comprehensive healthcare, life, and disability benefits, plus numerous other benefits, including adoption assistance, pet insurance, and discounts on travel and cars! 

We value people more than technology. That means you’ll work within a culture and with a team that values your leadership, your experience, your contributions, and you – yes, you – as a person. We believe recognition is important, and Cox strives to celebrate those who help make us successful every day.  We also encourage diversity and support inclusion; we want you to do you and feel comfortable doing so. 

We also offer boundless opportunities for growth; you can sharpen your skills, learn a new talent, join a mentoring program, even earn an advanced degree. You’ll find the potential for lateral or upward career growth within the Cox family businesses, including the innovative startups in transportation mobility, clean tech and more. 

Who You Are 

Minimum

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and up to 1 year of experience; or 5 years’ experience in a related field
• Ability to adapt communication and approach based on your audience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and think on your feet
• Client-facing and field marketing experience
• Expertise in MS Office and Adobe products

Preferred 

• Experience with Salesforce and Sprout a plus

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.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.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.