Marketing Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.