Inventory Solutions Communications Manager, Internal Communications

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Communications

Corporate Communications Manager

Manager - Non People LeaderHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Yes, 5% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $101,500.00 - $169,100.00. 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.

The Communications Manager is a key member of the Inventory Solutions communications team, responsible for planning, executing, and measuring internal communications programs that inform, engage, and connect employees to business priorities. This role is built for someone who thrives on doing — translating direction into well-crafted plans, managing the details, and delivering high-quality content across a variety of channels and platforms. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and takes real ownership of their work from kickoff to completion. This role also plays an active role in identifying opportunities to improve how we communicate, bringing forward ideas, insights, and recommendations that strengthen employee understanding and engagement.

What You’ll Do 

• Partner with our communications team to develop and execute internal communications plans that support business priorities, organizational change, and employee understanding

• Source information through interviews and research, write, edit, and deliver high-quality content across a variety of formats and channels

• Manage and optimize Inventory Solutions internal communications channels including Fuel (intranet), The Insider (newsletter), targeted emails, live and virtual events, and distribution lists

• Own and evolve the Inventory Solutions internal communications editorial calendar, ensuring a consistent, engaging flow of content that is timely, relevant, and aligned to business priorities

• Establish and manage performance metrics to evaluate channel effectiveness, including open rates, click-through rates, engagement scores, and qualitative feedback; use data to continuously improve

• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Marketing, HR, Operations, Product, and other departments to ensure coordinated, consistent messaging

• Project manage complex or multi-workstream communications initiatives, keeping stakeholders aligned and deliverables on track

• Identify opportunities to improve communications processes, channels, and employee engagement strategies and take initiative to drive those improvements

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.

Who You Are 

You're a doer — someone who takes a plan and runs with it, managing every detail from kickoff to delivery. You're organized, dependable, and take real pride in the quality of your work. You're self-motivated and always looking for ways to improve, whether that's a smarter process, a stronger headline, or a better-performing channel. You communicate clearly, collaborate easily, and don't need a lot of handholding to get things done. You're energized by a full plate and motivated by seeing your work help employees feel informed, connected, and engaged.

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 6 years of professional communications experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years’ experience in a related field.

• Direct experience in internal communications, change communications, or employee engagement

• Exceptional writing and editing skills across multiple formats — from strategic narratives to employee-facing content and event communications

• Proven ability to translate complex business information into clear, compelling, and accessible communications

• Experience developing and executing communications plans, not just executing tactics

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated comfort with AI tools and a proactive approach to integrating them into daily work to enhance quality, efficiency, and output

• Comfortable operating with autonomy and exercising sound judgment on sensitive or ambiguous issues

Preferred:

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

• Track record of building and improving communications programs, not just maintaining them

• Experience with digital storytelling, multimedia content, visual communications and light video editing

• Experience with analytics tools and reporting dashboards; comfortable using data to evaluate and improve communications effectiveness

• Familiarity with the automotive or B2B business sectors

• Experience in large, matrixed organizations

Join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today!

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.

Applicants 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 sponsorship now or in future.