Senior Product Marketing Manager

Company

Cox Automotive- USAMarketingSr Manager, Product MarketingSr Manager- People LeaderHybrid- Ability to work remotely part of the weekYes, 15% of the timeDay

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $122,600.00 - $204,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay 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 an incentive program.

Cox Automotive, a leader in dealership software solutions, is seeking a Senior Product Marketing Manager to drive the success of our vAuto solutions. These products lead the industry in end-to-end inventory management in automotive retail—delivering AI-powered insights, seamless workflows, enhanced efficiency and precision for dealers and more transparency for consumers.

As the Senior Product Marketing Manager for Utilization & Retention you will be both an advocate and key spokesperson for vAuto, ensuring that our positioning, messaging, and market approach resonate with dealerships and industry stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing initiatives that drive client engagement, maximize product utilization, and reduce churn across the brand. You will support cross-functional teams—including Performance Management, Business Operations, Marketing, Product, Events and external agency partners—by translating product capabilities into compelling value propositions to drive awareness and utilization among vAuto’s existing customer base of over 14,000 dealers equipping go-to-market teams with impactful tools to support retention efforts. The Senior Product Marketing Manager will mentor junior team members, champion best practices, and serve as a key advisor to the Marketing Director on retention and utilization strategies.

What You’ll Do

• Build a deep understanding of our customers, market challenges, and the competition
• Own the development and optimization of onboarding, contract-to-cash, and lifecycle marketing programs
• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of multi-channel client marketing campaigns focused on increasing product utilization and client retention
• Analyze campaign performance and client engagement data to identify trends, report insights, and recommend improvements to executive leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external agencies to deliver high-impact enablement materials, webinars, client events, educational tips & tricks, in-app messaging, guides, product videos, customer success stories, blog posts, ebooks, infographics, and more
• Serve as the primary point of contact for retention and utilization initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
• Lead a team of Marketing Manager - mentor and guide them, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the creation of marketing briefs, ensuring clarity, creativity, and alignment with strategic goals
• Partner with technology teams to leverage marketing automation, analytics, and in-app messaging platforms for targeted outreach
• Present regular updates and strategic recommendations to the Marketing Director and senior leadership

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 8 years’ experience in marketing or product marketing. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 6 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 3 year of experience; or 12 years’ experience in a related field.
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, and coaching team members
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions in customer-facing environments
• Exceptional follow-through, time management, and project management skills to deliver measurable results
• Sales or sales support experience
• Experience with B2B software, or other enterprise technology solutions
• Analytics or analytical background, or related market research skills
• Creative mindset with the ability to develop compelling messaging, campaigns, or solutions
• Familiarity with AI prompting, generative AI tools, or leveraging emerging technologies in marketing
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, with the ability to create compelling, professional presentations tailored to diverse audiences
• Travel: 20%

Preferred:

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Automotive industry experience, preferred

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

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.The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. 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. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.