Events & Campaign Marketing Manager

* This position is remote/work from home. You need to reside within the Central or Eastern Time Zones. If near the Atlanta office, the role will be hybrid.

The Manager, Industry Events & Trade Shows leads the strategy, planning, execution, and measurement of a high impact segment of Cox Automotive's portfolio of industry events and trade shows. This role is responsible for maximizing the value of event investments by driving client engagement, lead generation, brand visibility, and market leadership.

Working closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders, the manager develops and executes event strategies that align with business objectives and deliver measurable results. Key responsibilities include sponsorship strategy and negotiation, vendor and partner management, budget oversight, event operations, project management, and post-event reporting and ROI analysis.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-oriented leader with strong relationship-building, analytical, and communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders, driving operational excellence, and successfully managing multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in trade shows, exhibit management, and the automotive industry is preferred.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

* Develop and execute event strategies that align with organizational priorities, business objectives, and growth initiatives. * Provide strategic recommendations on event investments, sponsorship opportunities, audience engagement, and activation approaches. * Partner with business leaders and key stakeholders to align messaging, target audiences, and event objectives. Leverage data, industry insights, and performance metrics to guide sponsorship and industry event participation decisions. *

Event Strategy and Execution

* Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of industry events and trade shows