Account Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

cox; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is hiring an Account Operations Specialist II in the United States. This on-site role serves as the primary liaison for auction vendors and clients, coordinating SLA execution, understanding client requirements, and upselling CAI products and services to drive mutually beneficial outcomes.

The position emphasizes safety, strong communication, and cross-team collaboration. Day shift with an hourly base pay range of $20.10–$30.10, plus possible incentives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 3 years’ related experience, or equivalent combo.
• Or 5 years’ related field experience with valid driver’s license.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work with minimal supervision.
• Safety mindful and able to follow safety/health procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction.
• Review vehicles in sale lineup and ensure on-spot readiness for sale.
• Perform basic client services and communicate with stakeholders for smooth operations.
• Educate clients on Cox products and services.
• Coordinate with auction departments to manage reconditioning and audits.
• Develop understanding of auction services concepts and vehicle inspection processes.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and internal platforms for daily tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Self-starter

Team work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Account Operations Specialist II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

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.

Job Description

Serves as account liaison coordinating and executing account SLA's. Serves as a primary point of contact for auction vendors / clients. Engages with clients to understand requirements, upsell CAI products and services, and ensure the work agreed upon is completed to client expectations. Offer solutions and ensure the sales proceed in a manner that is mutually beneficial, for the client and for Cox. Coordinates with auction personnel and other stakeholders across all aspects of customer engagement.

• Provide exceptional customer service skills to ensure client satisfaction.
• Review vehicles in sale line up, locate missing vehicles, and work with account representative to ensure vehicles are ready and parked on-spot on-time for sale.
• Preforms basic client services duties such as monitoring vehicle reconditioning processes, supporting client team, and communicating with stakeholders to ensure smooth auction operations.
• Educates on company products and services.
• With assistance from more senior peers and multiple auction departments, reviews sales lineup vehicles, recommending and coordinating reconditioning services, and conducting condition report and imaging audits to reduce the risk of policy loss and goodwill expenses
• Develops a foundational understanding of auction services concepts and methodologies including but not limited to condition report data and the vehicle inspection process.
• Basic knowledge of computers software including Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and other internal business technology platforms.
• 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 any other duties assigned

Qualifications

Minimum:

• 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 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.

Preferred:

• Prior experience vehicle reconditioning and or general auto body knowledge
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written skills preferred.
• Ability to operate vehicles with standard and automatic transmission is preferred.

Work Environment:

• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level. 85% outdoors / 15% indoors (admin duties)

Drug Testing

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.

Benefits

• 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.

About Us

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.