Company
Cox Automotive - USA
Vehicle Operations
Account Operations Specialist II
Individual Contributor
No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location
No
Day
Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $22.07 - $33.13/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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with accounts to coordinate vehicles for review work performed and ensure an appropriate, timely sale line‑up.
- Manage account relationships by maintaining effective communication and ensuring customer requirements are met.
- Review and update condition reports; approve and audit vehicle repair reports.
- Walk vehicles and make reconditioning recommendations to increase vehicle value.
- Provide quality service and assist in resolving customer concerns; respond to inquiries related to vehicles.
- Communicate with Lot Operations and Recon departments to coordinate vehicle movement and ensure timely completion of reconditioning.
- Prepare sale vehicle presentations and verify certification/announcements in coordination with account representatives, administrators, and account-specific procedures.
- Collaborate with Lot Operations and to organize account vehicles.
- Review vehicles in the sale line-up, locate missing vehicles, and work with account representatives to ensure all vehicles are sale ready.
- Actively participate in and support all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence, modeling proper safety and health behaviors.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- In coordination with account representative, account administrator, and account specific procedures prepare sale vehicle run process including run order, scheduling, notice to customer account, etc.
Qualifications:
- The role consists of 70% outside work and 30% in office administration.
- High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field. OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level of degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; OR 5 years’ experience in a related field.
- Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
- Prior experience in vehicle reconditioning and or general auto-body knowledge required.
- Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Team-based interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements.
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday
- 7:30am – 4:30pm
Work Environment:
- Exposure to outdoor elements, including extreme heat and cold.
- Moderate noise level.
- Exposed to risks and hazards such as sharp/jagged metal and parts, broken glass, hazardous or caustic chemicals.
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.
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.