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The Role
Executes tactical field marketing campaigns for assigned auction locations, including email, phone outreach, social media, sales enablement, signage, promotions, and client engagement. Manages location websites, social platforms, promotional inventory, budgets, and reporting. Builds relationships with auction leadership, sales teams, and clients, supports sale-day activities, provides performance recaps, and travels occasionally to assigned locations and meetings.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
What's in It for You?
Here's a sneak peek at the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:
Who You Are
Minimum:
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
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?
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
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
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience, or a related degree/certification with up to 1 year of experience, or 5 years of related experience
- 0-1 year of marketing experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work in a high-performing, fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt to changing business conditions
- Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods
- Physical ability and mental acuity to perform job duties successfully
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or business
- Previous automotive industry experience
- Knowledge of Salesforce or another CRM platform
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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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Founded in 1898, Cox Enterprises is a community of kind, grounded individuals who work together to drive positive change across vital industries. At Cox, employees experience meaningful work, great benefits, work-life balance and a supportive team environment, plus ample opportunities for career growth across our family of businesses.
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