Job Description

The Role
Marketing executive
Location: Hybrid - Manchester/Leicester HQ and remote
Salary: 28,000-33,000 depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Marketing lead
About Dealer Auction
Dealer Auction is the UK's leading wholesale marketplace for used vehicles. Our digital auction platform connects sellers with thousands of trusted trade buyers, helping them sell unwanted part-exchange, overage, end-of-life or wholesale vehicles quickly, easily and profitably. And for buyers we make it faster and simpler to find the right stock, from multiple sources in one place. We're an independent backed by two automotive giants Autotrader and Cox Automotive.
The role
We're looking for an experienced marketing executive, someone confident owning social media and creating content that cuts through. But this isn't just a content role.
You'll be hands-on across the full marketing mix. That means building and sending emails, briefing and managing design jobs, writing platform copy, supporting strategic planning, reporting on campaign performance, and jumping into research projects when we need fresh insight. You'll help manage our campaign calendar, support with internal comms, and make sure everything we put out looks, sounds and feels like Dealer Auction.
Our marketing team may be small, but we deliver high-impact work across each corner of the business. We're involved in everything from Sales and Product to Platform UX, Internal Comms, Events and PR. The kind of work that drives measurable results, supports our wider business strategy and actually moves the needle.
Where you'll work
Your official place of work is our Manchester office, but you are not expected to be there five days a week. Typically, you will work two days a week in Manchester, collaborating closely with the marketing lead.
We also have a head office in Leicester. While you will not be based there, you will need to travel when required. This will usually be for team meetings or cross-functional sessions. Some of your onboarding will take place there too.
We trust you to manage your time, and we believe the best work happens when people connect in person. Being present and available when it matters is part of how we work.
What you'll be doing

• Running our day-to-day social media presence across LinkedIn, Facebook and X, while also exploring new channels and formats to reach and engage our trade audience
• Creating engaging content that reflects our tone of voice and speaks to both dealer and fleet audiences
• Supporting campaigns across email, social, web, paid and PR - from creative planning through to launch
• Helping shape our brand presence across all touchpoints, from pitch decks to platform messaging
• Working closely with product and UX on in-platform copy and communication
• Supporting sales with tools, materials and insight to engage customers
• Helping build our internal comms and employer brand
• Owning regular performance reporting and suggesting ways to improve what we do

What you'll bring

• Experience in a marketing role. B2B experience would be great, but it's not essential
• Confident running social channels day to day, with a clear understanding of what good looks like
• Strong written and verbal communication. You know how to make words work
• Comfortable with the full marketing mix including email, paid, content, CRM, web, creative briefing and more
• Organised, self-driven and proactive. You're the type who takes initiative and keeps things moving.
• Genuinely excited about what we're building and ready to get stuck in
• A creative thinker who loves finding ways to make marketing more effective, not just prettier

How we work
We're straight-talking, down to earth and collaborative. Everyone in the business is approachable. Everyone gets involved. And when we spot a good idea, we run with it. You'll be joining a business that's big on support, light on ego and built on action.
Our values
We live and work by our values, they're not just stuck on a wall:

• Community Minded - Our people are at the heart of our business. We care about each other, respect our differences, and support the communities around us.
• Innovative - We're leading change, challenging tradition and embracing the spirit if disruption.
• Brave - We challenge the traditional way. We are courageous and adventurous
• Reliable - We do what we say and we do it well.
• Passionate - We believe in what we do and in having fun.

Perks and benefits

• Your birthday off - because no one should be working on their birthday (unless you really want to, in which case... we'll still buy you cake)
• A dedicated wellbeing day - take time out, reset and put yourself first. We mean it.
• A paid volunteering day - because "community-minded" isn't just a buzzword for us. Go and support a cause that matters to you.
• Access to employee resource groups - connect with communities like LGBTQ+ and Neurodiversity and be part of something bigger than your day job
• GearUp employee discounts - exclusive savings on a wide range of retailers, just for being part of the team
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24 /7 confidential support for anything life throws your way, from mental health to legal advice

We're committed to being an inclusive employer. If you're neurodiverse, or need any adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
We work with a carefully selected set of recruitment partners and are not looking to add to our PSL.
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.
Who we are
Cox Automotive is the world's 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.
The Benefits
Testimonials
Aneliese Platts
Senior Designer "The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it!"
Ann Fairbanks
Executive PA & Business Support "I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day."
Gemma Hepple
National Operations Manager "In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role."