[Remote] Digital SEM Marketing/Communications Specialist II

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cox Automotive is a leader in transforming the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Digital Marketing/Communications Specialist II. This role is responsible for driving client advertising performance through the execution of digital campaigns across various channels while ensuring client satisfaction and retention.ResponsibilitiesExecution and delivery of client Digital Advertising (SEM, Display, Social Media, Video) strategies and tactics, with strong advertising performance and high client satisfaction across a portfolio of 50+ accountsFollow Digital Marketing Operations and industry best practices in support of digital advertising, including compliance guidelines for OEM programsAct on current digital advertising trends, products and best practices that provide maximum value to a dealer’s strategies and performanceProactively analyze and assess digital advertising performance and translate quantitative and qualitative data into strategic recommendations to continually improve performanceReview performance based on both client goals and objectives as well as industry best practice KPIs, including but not limited to: Cost per Lead, Attributed Cost per Visit, provider health score (i.e. Google Optiscore), delivery, etc. KPIs will vary time to time based on DDC and client needsProvide and/or execute keyword research and expansion, ad creation, campaign performance tracking, and audience/placement analysis/recommendations to continually improve digital advertising performanceMonitor and analyze account performance and trends to determine adjustments in tactics and allocations, making independent decisions and consulting with the client as neededProvide monthly performance reporting and quarterly consultative conversation to ensure alignment to goalsConduct webinar/phone/email contacts or limited in-person as needed to ensure alignment of digital advertising budgets and goalsConfigure, troubleshoot and provide quick resolution to a variety of digital advertising needsTake ownership of clients’ digital advertising issues and drive to resolution. Utilize standardized methods provided to closely monitor digital advertising system ‘red flags’ and emergencies with clients and take immediate actionSignificant focus on retaining clients and growing advertising budgets by leveraging product expertise and presenting substantiated recommendations to dealers for continued and increased investmentDemonstrate Digital Advertising experience through client review of new product features and benefits on an as needed basisPartner with Sales as needed to assist in overcoming customer objections for new product sales opportunitiesDemonstrate “ownership” of account by responding to client requests and issues in a timely and urgent mannerWork with ‘at risk’ clients and determine action plan and execute to turnaround and retainFollow established processes to ensure proper handling of cancellations, including contributing to team action(s) to turnaround ‘cancelled’ accountsPerform all systems actions to act on recommendations, optimizations, alerts, any action required to directly support dealers digital advertisingTrack dealer conversations, optimizations, budget changes, and decisions made to ensure proper audit trail and evidence of actionsConduct webinar/phone/email contacts or limited in-person as needed to ensure alignment of digital advertising budgets and goalsParticipate in the exchange of ‘best practices’ across entire Digital Advertising Strategists team, incorporating those learnings to continually improve dealer performanceEffectively manage time and activity to successfully engage with every client at least once each quarter over the phone as necessary to maintain client satisfactionTo schedule any limited travel in a way that allows for maximum time with clients and “reach”Construct and communicate contact summary reports with appropriate documentationSkillsBachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years experience; or 6 years experience in a related fieldExperience and demonstrated ability to effectively work with all levels of a client accountDemonstrated customer service skills and outstanding relationship management capabilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of Search Engine Optimization strategies, good knowledge of web-based applications and common internet protocols and conventions (HTTP, FTP, HTML, CSS, website strategy and concepts, website analytics tools, and Google Analytics)Demonstrated knowledge in using SalesforceCertification: All members of the Advertising team must be certified in Google Search, Google Display, and Microsoft within first 90 days of employmentTravel: 5% (1-2 trips/yr)Google and Microsoft certifications are a plus (Ads, Analytics, Video, Mobile, etc.)BenefitsThe 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 obligationsSeven paid holidays throughout the calendar yearUp to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family membersEmployees 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 leaveHealth care insurance (medical, dental, vision)Retirement planning (401(k))Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)Company OverviewManheim continues to set the industry standard for buying and selling used vehicles today. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Euless, Texas, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.manheim.com.