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The Role
Support activation of strategic account marketing programs: execute multi-channel campaigns (email, paid, digital, events, social), manage projects and budgets, develop targeted CRM lists and messaging, measure ROI and report results, collaborate with internal teams and vendors, and support client account management and event planning.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Key Account Marketing, Marketing Specialist II supports the activation of strategic marketing programs to meet the goals of Cox Automotive, Manheim and its clients. The individual will focus on campaign execution, project management and measurement of results. Critical to this role is the ability to collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across the organization. This role will also require a deep understanding of the client mindset and account management.
What You'll Do
Marketing Program Development & Execution
Project Management
Location: Preference will be given to qualified candidates that reside in Atlanta.
Travel: Up to 15% annually.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
Competencies/Skills:
Preferred
USD 61,100.00 - 91,700.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $61,100.00 - $91,700.00. 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.
Benefits:
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.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
What You'll Do
Marketing Program Development & Execution
- Works with Director and Senior Manager to understand the program's objectives, timelines, targeted customer segments and other goals.
- Effectively supports the execution of account marketing plans across multiple auction locations and channels.
- Contributes to the design and development of marketing tactics, including email marketing, collateral, paid media, digital marketing, events, social media and other avenues.
- Writes clear, concise, and strategic messaging across all marketing tactics.
- Leverages customer data and suite of CRM tools to develop target lists optimized against set of campaign criteria.
- Assist with the planning of dealer appreciation activities and events.
- Manages measurement and tracking of campaign effectiveness (ROI) and reporting to provide visibility to stakeholders.
- Collaborates with key internal teams to ensure strong execution of marketing programs, including field marketing, content marketing, and channel marketing.
- Develops detailed understanding of client remarketing strategy and align client business objectives with Manheim's.
Project Management
- Assists with day-to-day management of campaign activities to drive execution against established objectives and deadlines.
- Creates and maintains thorough finance management documentation.
- Collaborate with approved vendors to support campaign needs as necessary. Assists with maintaining account service levels including client prioritization, budget allocation/oversite, and creative planning/prioritization.
Location: Preference will be given to qualified candidates that reside in Atlanta.
Travel: Up to 15% annually.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 6 years' experience in a related field.
- 2+ years of progressive experience in a sales-driven organization, including developing marketing programs and managing client relationships.
Competencies/Skills:
- Project management skills
- Client management skills
- Leadership skills
- Strong team building skills
- Mix of strategic, creative, and executional capabilities
- Customer engagement strategy
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital, traditional, and social media communications
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Excellence in verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to operate under pressure and with tight timelines
Preferred
- Automotive auction experience preferred
- Graphic design experience preferred
USD 61,100.00 - 91,700.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $61,100.00 - $91,700.00. 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.
Benefits:
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.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline OR equivalent combination (master's with up to 2 years' experience, or 6 years' related experience).
- 2+ years progressive experience in a sales-driven organization, including developing marketing programs and managing client relationships.
- Project management skills and experience managing campaign activities against objectives and deadlines.
- Client management skills and ability to align client objectives with marketing programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to write clear, concise, and strategic messaging across marketing tactics.
- Experience with customer data and CRM tools to develop targeted lists and campaign segmentation.
- Experience measuring and reporting campaign effectiveness (ROI) and maintaining finance management documentation.
- Knowledge of digital, traditional, and social media communications and customer engagement strategies.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to operate under pressure and tight timelines.
- Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork skills; ability to work with field marketing, content, and channel teams.
- Leadership and team-building capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate with vendors and manage budget allocation/oversight.
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
- Automotive auction experience.
- Graphic design experience.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) features eligibility after 90 days with an automatic 2% contribution and a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, for up to 8% from the company. This structure is highlighted as a standout element of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices (Core PPO, Premium PPO, and an HSA-eligible HDHP) with in-network preventive care covered at 100%, alongside mental-health and wellness resources, indicate robust healthcare support. Plan options and wellness tools are emphasized across benefits materials.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, comprehensive fertility coverage, childcare/backup-care support, and resources such as Milk Stork and gender-affirming care signal strong support for families. Additional life-stage supports like menopause care further broaden the offering.
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Cox Enterprises is a family-owned enterprise spanning 125+ years of innovation. Through our diverse network of businesses, our people are shaping the future with bold thinking, cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right. Across a range of industries — including automotive, agriculture, cleantech, journalism and more — we’re building a better future for this generation and the next. Make your mark at Cox!
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