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Company

Cox Automotive - USAVehicle OperationsDealer Services Specialist IIIndividual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox locationNoDay

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $20.10 - $30.10/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated 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 commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

This position works with customers and location operational groups to ensure that the sale runs smoothly both operationally and administratively. Works closely with the Field Sales team to ensure that customer expectations are met or exceeded. Promotes and educates customers on the various products and services provided by Manheim.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote and educate customers on all ancillary services (ie, pre/post sale inspections, detail services, condition reports, paintless dent removal, airbrush etc.)
• Collaborates with department managers, marketing, sales teams, and other coordinators to ensure each vehicle crosses the auction block on sale day.
• Works directly with customers onsite, via email, and phone to ensure expectations are met and service issues are resolved.
• Champions all sale day preparations (pre/post activities) related to inlane and online sales.
• Demonstrates professionalism and sincere appreciation for the business relationships that have been established.
• Investigates, troubleshoots, and resolves customer concerns and issues, serves as a liaison between customers, sales teams, and location personnel to reconcile and find resolutions to maintain a high level of customer service.
• Attend daily department meetings to discuss what is working efficiently or inefficiently to strategize and strive for continuous improvement.
• Assist with customer care issuesand respond to dealer inquiries or concerns in a professional manner and escalate as necessary.
• Educate customers on all digital services Online Vehicle Exchange, Simulcast, and Manheim.com. Help aid and train in usage.
• Provide consultation to customers regarding setting of floor prices, Manheim Market Report valuation, and announcements prior to every sale.
• Make weekly outreach communications and visit with customers to build the sale, develop, and strengthen relationships.
• Solicit and accept reserve numbers, set sale orders, assigns run numbers, represents vehicles on the block, negotiates conditional "IF" offers, up sells products and services, etc.

• Investigate and monitor why vehicles did not sell to look for opportunities to list them on OVE and offer our services to increase their chances of selling the following week.
• Load inventory onto OVE for dealers including no sales and transfers from their dealerships.
• Work with manager to ensure a consistent and effective online and in-lane customer experience, appropriate transaction processing, high customer satisfaction and service levels.
• Assess condition reports and walk vehicles for/with account representative and make recommendations for reconditioning to increase vehicle value.
• Reviews vehicles in sales lineup, locates missing vehicles, works with customers and operations to ensure that vehicles are prepared for sale (i.e., approval for repairs, frame checks, mileage, and VIN check).
• Monitor and follow up with the recon shops on customer requests for work to be completed on their units. Provide status updates to the customer.
• Work closely with the check-in team, lot operations, and quadrant coordinators to ensure appropriate scanning and organization of vehicles.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year Auction experience or 1-2 years dealership experience preferred.
• Previous experience in service and sales support role strongly preferred.
  • Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment.
  • Strong computer skills, including ability to use Internet and MS Office effectively.
  • Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment.
  • Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; manual dexterity.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception.

Work Environment:

Office environment.

Disclaimer:

The posting is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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.Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. 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 sponsorship now or in future.