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The Manager of Mobility Innovation will be responsible for exloring new business models across the Autonomous/Aerial – Connected – Electric – Shared (ACES) portfolio of transportation and supporting the strategy, investment, product development and market expansion plans for emerging ACES technology. The role will work across the Cox Automotive Mobility organization to support the short and long term growth strategies, incubate new ideas, work with new partners on business development initiatives, and drive growth. This position is matrixed requiring strong planning, analytical, influence and execution skills. 

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

ACES Innovation Duties: •    Research ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric, Shared) trends and emerging technologies 

•    Research the ACES competitive landscape, evaluate new entrants, and report back to the broader team 

•    Identify and advance new business models within the ACES framework as defined by the team 

o    Communicate with impact and help build the business case for A.C.E.S. initiatives

o    Partner with key stakeholders of core business units and clients to provide insights on emerging business models and technologies to inform strategies that lead to external solutions to immediate & long-term challenges

o    Partner with key stakeholders on new growth partnerships, competitive landscape and execution of new business development relationships

•    Create logical and persuasive presentations that drive decision-making 

•    Build financial models to forecast future outcomes of business opportunities 

•    Work collaboratively across functions, the business and with clients to build relationships, influence and achieve business results

Qualifications:

•    BS/BA degree with MBA preferred  •    7+ years experience– preferably in automotive space

•    Strong research and analytical skills

•    Demonstrated ability to synthesize large amounts of information to outline hypotheses and draw insights

•    Strong technical abilities including financial model building and complex data analysis

•    Ability to storyboard and create powerful presentations

•    Proven ability to solve problems in a creative manner; innate intellectual curiosity

•    Strong project management and organizational skills

•    High comfort level working in fast paced environment

•    Strong communication, collaboration, consensus building skills

•    Works well in a fluid, matrix environment

Who We Are

About Cox Automotive

There’s nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.

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.  

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