Head of Marketing Wholesale

Head of Marketing Wholesale

Cox Automotive Europe Leeds - Hybrid (Travel Required)

Shape the future of automotive. Lead marketing that truly moves the market.

At Cox Automotive were not just part of the automotive industry were redefining it. As the worlds largest automotive services organisation our mission is to transform the way vehicles are bought sold owned and used.

Across Europe we bring together a powerful ecosystem of marketleading brands and platforms from OEM partnerships and fleet solutions to remarketing logistics retail software and funding. Everything under one roof. One connected vision. One opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Now were looking for aHead of Marketing to lead our UK Wholesale Marketing function a role with real visibility influence and commercial impact.

Why this role

This is not a traditional marketing leadership role. Its an opportunity to:

• Own and elevate one of the most dynamic parts of our business
• Bring the energy excitement and commercial value of the Manheim marketplace to life
• Lead through creativity data digital excellence and influence
• Step into (or further establish) a Head of Marketing position within a complex marketleading organisation

Youll sit at the intersection of brand storytelling performance marketing live experiences and commercial growth shaping how customers engage with our auctions platforms and logistics solutions every day.

About the team

Youll be part of Enterprise Marketing Communications our shared services powerhouse at the heart of Cox Automotive Europe.

This is a team where:

• Creativity is encouraged and expected
• Marketing is seen as a growth driver not a support function
• Customer insight fuels everything we do
• Collaboration sparks momentum and results

Were bold curious customerled and relentlessly focused on improving how we show up in the market.

The role

Youll lead the marketing strategy for our Wholesale business in the UK with responsibility for driving demand engagement loyalty and revenue across auctions logistics and digital platforms.

Youll balance brandbuilding and storytelling with performancedriven digital marketing using events auctions CRM lifecycle marketing and platforms like Movex to deliver measurable commercial outcomes.

This role is ideal for a highpotential senior marketer ready to step fully into a Head of Marketing position or an experienced leader looking for broader impact and visibility.

What youll do

• Shape and deliver the endtoend Wholesale marketing strategy aligned to growth and commercial priorities
• Bring the Manheim brand and auction experience to life through standout campaigns content and storytelling
• Use live auctions events and customer experiences as a core part of the marketing mix
• Lead a programme of customer events working closely with Sales and Operations to deepen relationships and increase revenue
• Drive growth and adoption of Movex through bestinclass digital CRM and lifecycle marketing
• Balance longterm brand building with performance marketing and demand generation
• Partner closely with Sales Product Operations and Commercial teams to ensure joinedup execution
• Lead inspire and develop a small highperforming marketing team
• Ensure all marketing activity is measurable relevant and continuously improving

Who were looking for

Youre a commercially minded creatively driven marketer who thrives in fastpaced platformled environments and knows how to turn insight into impact.

Youll bring:

• Strong experience in B2B marketplace or servicesled marketing
• A natural talent for storytelling campaigns and brand narrative
• Deep digital marketing expertise CRM lifecycle performance channels optimisation
• Experience launching or scaling platforms or products in commercial environments
• Confidence working crossfunctionally and influencing senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills clear credible and compelling
• Solid understanding of budget management forecasting and ROI
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK to stay connected to the business

Most importantly youll bring energy curiosity and ambition embodying the values and culture of Cox Automotive while leaving your mark on a marketleading brand.

Why Cox Automotive

Because here marketing matters.
Because your ideas will shape the industry not just campaigns.
Because this is a role with real scale visibility and momentum.

If youre ready to lead marketing that truly moves the wholesale market wed love to hear from you.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We work with a carefully selected and trusted group of recruitment partners.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.

Cox Automotive is the worlds largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers fleets and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers core needs across vehicle
solutions mobility remarketing funding and retail.