Digital Marketing / Communications Specialist I

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Marketing

Job Profile

Digital Marketing / Communications Specialist I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely anywhere in the specified country

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $50,400.00 - $75,600.00. 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.

Job Description

Dealer.com is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Digital Marketing & Advertising Strategist to join our Dealer Marketing Operations team. This remote role is responsible for developing and executing digital marketing and communications strategies across paid search engine marketing, paid social media, and various other advertising platforms. You will manage a portfolio of dealer accounts, ensuring high performance, client satisfaction, and retention through data-driven advertising and tailored content strategies.

Note: This is not an SEO or organic social content role, though that experience might be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Marketing & Communications

• Develop and execute paid digital marketing initiatives including Google and Microsoft search, various social media platforms, and display/video strategies for assigned products or product areas.
• Tailor advertising content to specific platforms and target audiences to maximize engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Analytics, Innovation, and Advertising Operations to ensure seamless execution and performance tracking.
• Learn and become an expert in analytics dashboards and management software to monitor campaign effectiveness and support continuous improvement through data analysis.
• Share insights and performance reports with clients and leadership, highlighting cross-channel effectiveness and audience responsiveness.
• Stay current on industry trends and competitor strategies to inform marketing initiatives.

Digital Advertising Strategy

• Execute and manage end-to-end digital advertising campaigns across Search, Display, Social, and Display/Video platforms.
• Analyze advertising performance and translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Conduct keyword research, ad creation, audience targeting, and performance tracking to optimize campaigns.
• Monitor account performance and make independent decisions to adjust tactics and allocations.
• Provide monthly performance reports and monthly strategic performance review consultations to clients via video meetings and email.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advertising issues, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with Sales to support new product opportunities and overcome client objections.
• Track all client interactions, optimizations, and decisions to maintain a clear audit trail and documentation in Salesforce.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and less than 2 years of experience, or 4 years of experience with no degree. 
• 1–2 years of experience in digital advertising (SEM, social media, display/video channels) and/or similar digital marketing functions.
• Strong understanding of SEM, website/advertising analytics, and digital content strategy.
• Ability to understand client goals and offer recommendations based on their desired outcomes and goals.
• Proficiency in tools such as Google Ads, Google Analytics, Microsoft Ads, Meta Business Manager, Fluency’s Backpack, and Salesforce/SFX.
• Google Search, Display and Shopping + Microsoft Ads certifications preferred but must be obtained within 90 days of hire. (If you possess these certs, please be sure to include them on your resume.)
• Excellent communication, time management, email management, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5% as needed for client meetings or team events.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

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.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

 

 

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

 

 

Application Deadline: 08/26/2026