Manager, Field Marketing - Military Veterans

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. This role 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.

This position 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. This is a full-time, onsite position that reports onsite Monday through Friday.

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 develops 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 marketing budget, and ensures 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%

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 (including: marketing strategy, data analysis, tactical execution, digital and traditional marketing, and project management). 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.
• 1+ 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.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Salesforce (or another CRM platform).
• Ability to work in a high performing, fast-paced environment with the capacity to adapt to an ever-changing industry and react to change in a positive manner.
• Capability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions as well as noise, dust, and fumes in auction lanes where applicable. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• TRAVEL : 25% to assigned locations, regional meetings, and home office.

Preferred:

• Undergraduate degree in marketing/business.
• Financial and budget management experience.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry.

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