Company
Cox Automotive - USA
Marketing
Director, Advertising
Director
Can work remotely anywhere in the specified country
Yes, 15% of the time
Day
Compensation
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $148,500.00 - $247,500.00. 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.
**Candidates located within 25 miles of a CAI location will go into the office 3 days/wk.**
Cox Automotive is one of the world's largest providers of automotive products and services, transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns, and uses vehicles. Our Managed Services organization delivers the work dealers rely on to compete, supporting a range of Cox Automotive products and brands including Dealer.com andXtime.
We'rehiring aDirectorto lead a significant part of Managed Services, serving a large base of dealer clients.You'llhelp shape how AI and automation change the way the team works, one of the biggest questions in front of this organization.It'sa leader-of-leaders role with real scope, real budget, and a genuine mandate to influence the operating model, not just run it.
Location:Hybrid, based in one of our hubs in Burlington, VT; Atlanta, GA; or Kansas City
You will own multiple service lines within Managed Services, and the exact mix will continue to evolve as the organization aligns. This leader is expected tooperateacross the full Managed Services portfolio rather than staying inside individual service-line boundaries. Scope may also span more than one Cox Automotive product, so the right leader is comfortable operating across brands and teams, not just a single platform.
This is a leadership role, not an oversight role. We need someone who takes initiative, holds people accountable, puts dealers first in every decision, and works across organizational lines to get things done. The right person sees a future where automation, AI, and technology let people deliver more, and is genuinely excited about building that future rather than threatened by it.
Takeinitiativeand drive outcomes
Work across the organization
Partner with Performance Management, Sales, Product, Marketing, HR, and other Managed Services teams
Collaborate with Sales and dealer-facing account teams on new business, expansions, renewals, and strategic accounts
Lead large, distributed teams
Build, coach, andretainhigh-performing teams through clear expectations, real feedback, and structured development
Embrace AI, automation, and what comes next
Business growth and financial stewardship
Vendor and technology management
Evaluate emerging platforms, tools, and partners for scalability, quality, and cost
What's In It for You?
- Here's a sneak peek at the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:
- A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.
- Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.
- Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
- Extra perks like pet insurance, employee discounts and much more.
Bachelor's degree and 10 years' experience in operations, digital services, or marketing services leadership (alternative: Master's plus 8 years, Ph.D. plus 5 years, or 14 years relevant experience)
Experience applying AI and automation to improve service delivery, including workflow efficiency, quality, and governance at scale
Success in this role looks like
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.
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.
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/vetsApplicants 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 s...