Marketing Support Specialist

Cox Enterprises; Carleton (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus

Flexible time off

Healthcare plans

401(k) with match

Professional development

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cox Automotive invites a Marketing Support Specialist to join the Manheim Field Marketing team to drive results for auctions and clients. You will execute tactical marketing efforts, manage signage and POS materials, and engage with clients in the lanes to enhance the sale day experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating presence at locations, maintaining digital assets, and providing weekly performance recaps. Travel to multiple locations and collaboration with leadership are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field; alternative combos allowed.
• 0-1 year of marketing experience.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work in a high-performing, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sr. Manager/Manager, Field Marketing to understand objectives and goals.
• Execute tactical marketing efforts including email, phone outreach, social media, and sales enablement.
• Coordinate presence of assigned location with signage and POS materials per brand guidelines.
• Influence sale day experience by engaging with clients in auction lanes and promoting in-lane activities.
• Contact targeted clients by phone to discuss sales or gather feedback as needed.
• Build relationships with auction leadership, field sales, and key dealer clients.
• Manage giveaway/promotional items and monthly audits of allotment.
• Maintain auction location websites and social media content.
• Provide weekly recaps on sale and client performance to leadership.
• Understand monthly budget and ensure proper spend.
• Learn and use multiple marketing and reporting tools.
• Attend weekly marketing team meetings.
• Travel to assigned locations as required.
• Assist with other auction-related duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing (preferred)

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cox Automotive is looking for a highly qualified Marketing Support Specialist to join the Manheim Field Marketing team to drive results for our auctions and clients.

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?

• 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:

• 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.
• 0-1 year of marketing experience.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational skills.
• 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.
• 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.
• Full-time, onsite Monday through Friday.
• Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes in order to meet business requirements.
• Other duties as needed or required
• Travel: 5%; Some travel may be required to Manheim locations, regional meetings, and/or home office.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or business preferred.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM platform preferred.

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

USD 20.10 - 30.10 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $20.10 - $30.10/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.

Benefits:

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets