**This position is remote/work from home. You need to reside within the Eastern, Central or Pacific Time Zones.

The Senior Manager, Marketing Science will be a critical player in Cox Auto’s digital transformation, working directly with Director, MarTech, as well as with cross-functional internal teams and external partners/vendors. As privacy regulations continue to evolve, you will be responsible for developing data-driven strategies for consumer and client-facing marketing teams, with an emphasis on how to best leverage CAI’s vast portfolio of 1PD for activation and measurement purposes.

You are a problem solver, have a passion for all things Data and Tech, and will be the in-house Marketing Science expert for Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book Brand and Performance Media teams. As a member of the Marketing Technology group, you will work hand-in-hand with leaders across Product and Analytics to generate insights needed to drive growth and strengthen ROI for core business units. You will have the ability to seamlessly translate business objectives into actionable data-driven recommendations for digital media planning and execution tactics.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in highly complex matrix organizations and managing 3rd party agency partners. You will have a deep understanding of best-in-class analytics and data visualization tools (Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, Datorama, Tableau, etc.), as well as being motivated to explore future-proofed measurement solutions (clean room environments) to help combat challenges related to the depreciation of 3rd party cookies.

Tracking & Measurement: define + implement + validate tracking, taxonomy, and data gathering strategies for measurement framework development

Data Onboarding & Activation: blending of 1st and 3rd party datasets to be leveraged via media initiatives for B2C and B2B marketing teams

Hands-on-Keyboard Data Exercises:  design + build + automate processes related to analysis and reporting deliverables

Insights & Analytics: clearly communicate business insights to cross-functional stakeholders and provide actionable recommendations for solutions that will drive the improvement of media outcomes

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (Marketing, Computer Science, Economics or relevant discipline) and 10 years of experience, with 3 years of leadership OR an equivalent combination of education and work- related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years of experience in Marketing Analytics and/or Data Science, preferably with a strong Consumer Media background in digital (paid search, display, social, video, email)

Proficient in Data Visualization (Tableau, Datorama, etc.)

SQL & Python experience working with large datasets

Proficient in Excel (preferably with a focus on forecasting and financial modeling)

Extensive hands-on-keyboard expertise with the Google Marketing Platform suite of products

Proven track record of leveraging quantitative analysis to drive marketing decisions

Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage and prioritize heavy workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong business acumen, with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and other key stakeholders throughout the organization

Experience managing advertising agencies and technology vendors (LiveRamp, Adstra, Google, Flashtalking, etc.)

This position requires up to 5% travel

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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.

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