Head of Marketing - Wholesale

Cox Automotive; Rothwell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services organization seeks a Head of Marketing in Rothwell, UK. You will lead the marketing strategy for the Wholesale business, focusing on driving demand and engagement. The role demands strong B2B and digital marketing skills, along with the ability to lead a high-performing team. You will be responsible for shaping marketing campaigns, managing events, and ensuring measurable results. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement with significant opportunities to influence the market.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in B2B, marketplace, or services-led marketing.
• Deep digital marketing expertise including CRM and lifecycle marketing.
• Confidence working cross-functionally and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the end-to-end Wholesale marketing strategy.
• Lead a programme of customer events to deepen relationships.
• Drive growth and adoption of Movex through digital marketing.

Skills

B2B marketing

Digital marketing expertise

Storytelling

Budget management

Excellent communication

Job description

You'll lead the marketing strategy for our Wholesale business in the UK, with responsibility for driving demand, engagement, loyalty, and revenue across auctions, logistics, and digital platforms.

What you’ll do

• Shape and deliver the end-to-end Wholesale marketing strategy, aligned to growth and commercial priorities
• Bring the Manheim brand and auction experience to life through standout campaigns, content, and storytelling
• Use live auctions, events, and customer experiences as a core part of the marketing mix
• Lead a programme of customer events, working closely with Sales and Operations to deepen relationships and increase revenue
• Drive growth and adoption of Movex through best-in-class digital, CRM, and lifecycle marketing
• Balance long-term brand building with performance marketing and demand generation
• Partner closely with Sales, Product, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure joined‑up execution
• Lead, inspire, and develop a small, high‑performing marketing team
• Ensure all marketing activity is measurable, relevant, and continuously improving

You'll bring

• Strong experience in B2B, marketplace, or services‑led marketing
• A natural talent for storytelling, campaigns, and brand narrative
• Deep digital marketing expertise – CRM, lifecycle, performance channels, optimisation
• Experience launching or scaling platforms or products in commercial environments
• Confidence working cross‑functionally and influencing senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills – clear, credible, and compelling
• Solid understanding of budget management, forecasting, and ROI
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK to stay connected to the business
• Energy, curiosity, and ambition – embodying the values and culture of Cox Automotive while leaving your mark on a market‑leading brand

Cox Automotive Europe – Leeds (Hybrid)

Shape the future of automotive. Lead marketing that truly moves the market.

At Cox Automotive, we’re redefining the automotive industry. As the world’s largest automotive services organisation, our mission is to transform the way vehicles are bought, sold, owned, and used.

Across Europe, we bring together a powerful ecosystem of market‑leading brands and platforms – from OEM partnerships and fleet solutions to remarketing, logistics, retail software, and funding. Everything under one roof. One connected vision. One opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Why this role?

• Own and elevate one of the most dynamic parts of our business
• Bring the energy, excitement, and commercial value of the Manheim marketplace to life
• Lead through creativity, data, digital excellence, and influence
• Step into (or further establish) a Head of Marketing position within a complex, market‑leading organisation
• Shaping how customers engage with our auctions, platforms, and logistics solutions every day

About the team

You’ll be part of Enterprise Marketing + Communications, our shared services powerhouse at the heart of Cox Automotive Europe.