Manager – Field Marketing

Company

Cox Automotive - USAMarketingManager, MarketingManager - People LeaderNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox locationYes, 25% of the timeDay

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $95,900.00 - $143,900.00. 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 is looking for an experienced marketing professional to support the Manheim Field Marketing team. 

The Manager, Field Marketing, builds strategy and develops plans utilizing a client-centric marketing approach. He/she manages and coordinates with their team on implementation of those plans and drives results in support of the revenue goals and objectives of assigned auction locations and their clients.

The Manager, Field Marketing, manages a marketing team across two or more auction locations, exceeding 100,000 transactions annually, with at least two physical and/or remote team members. They manage and coordinate with the team in partnership with Field Marketing and auction leadership to ensure marketing strategy and efforts align with corporate, regional/local, and client goals.

This role has financial, and budget responsibilities related to national and local marketing efforts and client needs. The Manager, Field Marketing, manages multiple key initiatives and drives collaboration between key stakeholders (auction leadership, field sales, and Inventory Solutions marketing) to deliver results for their assigned Manheim locations. Candidate must be able to operate in a fast paced and ever evolving environment.

This role reports to the Director, Field Marketing with a dotted line to auction leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Works in partnership with Director, Field Marketing, Inventory Solutions Marketing team, auction leadership, and field sales to develop local marketing strategy that aligns with location(s) goals and objectives.
• Manages and oversees the development and implementation of marketing tactics, event sales, sale day experience, and drives adoption of marketing best practices and alignment of the Manheim brand.
• Functions as a member of the leadership team from both a marketing and location perspective.
• Meets regularly and develop relationships with field sales and auction leadership to understand objectives and goals of assigned locations and their clients.
• Utilizing a data driven approach, develop marketing strategy for and build relationships with key dealer and commercial clients at assigned locations through a regular meeting cadence.
• Leads a team of physical and/or remote team members and develops and motivates talent with ID&E at the forefront.
• Communicates post-campaign results and ROI to auction leadership and Director, Field Marketing through weekly meetings and recaps, and quarterly operating plan reviews.
• Effectively manage the marketing budget, and ensure plans are delivered within allocated investment.
• Partners with design resources to coordinate creative needs within Manheim brand guidelines and manages local vendor relationships.
• Travels to assigned locations as required.
• Performs other duties assigned by auctions or Inventory Solutions Marketing as needed.
• Travel: 25% to assigned locations, regional meetings, and home office.

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/Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 6 years of marketing experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years’ experience in a related field.
• Marketing strategy, data analysis, tactical execution, digital and traditional marketing, and project management skills.
• 3 years of team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proven success in developing and growing client relationships and supporting their business goals and objectives.
• Financial and budget management.
• Knowledge of Salesforce or another CRM platform.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work in a high performing, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing industry and react to change in a positive manner.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Full-time, onsite Monday through Friday.
• Travel: 25% to assigned locations, regional meetings, and home office.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions as well as noise, dust, and fumes in auction lanes where applicable.
• Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Preferred:

• Degree in marketing/business or equivalent.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry.

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.