Marketing Support Specialist II

About the position

Cox Automotive is seeking a Marketing Support Specialist II to join our team. This role involves executing marketing campaigns to address auction and client needs while ensuring alignment with the Manheim brand. The position requires strong communication and organization skills to maintain smooth operations. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to the Fontana, CA facility, working onsite Monday-Thursday and remotely on most Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing marketing tactics, including print, displays and signage.
• Helping manage auction social media sites to drive awareness and creatively engage both clients.
• Contributing ideas and insights in the development of a year-long event sale calendar.
• Tracking results of marketing campaigns and adjusting based on results.
• Utilizing Manheim tools to execute marketing plans including graphic design requests, existing editable templates, and company intranet site.
• Executing necessary sale day preparations, such as client engagement, promotion execution, giveaway tracking, etc.
• Traveling to additional auction locations on occasion to help with marketing efforts as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and 3 years of marketing and customer service experience, or a different combination such as any level degree/certification beyond a high school diploma/GED in marketing and customer service and up to 1 year of experience, or 5 years of marketing and customer service experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and layout/design software (i.e. Adobe).
• Some travel may be required to Manheim locations, regional meetings, and/or home office.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of working at a Manheim auction location, including sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to visually perceive distance, color and depth.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical movements such as stooping, bending, reaching and climbing stairs.
• Experiencing occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, as well as noise, dust and fumes in auction lanes.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or business.
• Fundamental graphic arts knowledge.
• Knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to work effectively in a constantly changing work environment.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• 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.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).