Collison Consultant Contractor- Various Locations

OEC; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OEConnection is seeking a Collision Field Coach to serve as a subject matter expert for OEM partners, ensuring networked collision centers meet OEM standards and delivering value through consulting and training.

You will conduct OEM certification audits, implement repair planning systems, and provide onsite training while addressing facility inquiries and maintaining detailed visit reports across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in collision repair, insurance estimating, or adjusting.
• ASE, I-CAR or similar certifications preferred.
• Proficient in estimating systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform OEM certification audits of collision centers.
• Provide collision consulting to improve profitability and performance.
• Deliver onsite OEM repair training to ensure compliance.
• Respond to repair facility queries and document visits.

Skills

Estimating systems

MS Office

iPad reporting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Autonomy

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Job description

OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.

We have contract positions available in Southern California, Salt Lake City, Utah, Minneapolis, MN, Buffalo, NY, New York City, and St Louis, MO.

Job Summary/Objective

As a subject matter expert for assigned repair facilities, represents our OEM partners to ensure their network of certified collision centers continue to meet the ever‑changing requirements to complete a safe and proper repair. Delivers and sells consulting and training to continue to build value with our client collision centers.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

OEM Certification Audits

• Performs detailed evaluation of collision centers’ capabilities to repair vehicles to pre‑accident condition per OEM requirements.
• Identifies collision center process gaps from estimating through completion of repairs.
• Evaluates in‑process and completed repairs to determine repairs follow OEM guidelines.

Collision Consulting

• Implements Repair Planning Systems tailored to client’s operations and unique requirements.
• Understands key financial drivers and supports changes that improve collision center profitability and performance.
• Draws on experience to implement change.

OEM Training

• Identifies gaps in OEM repair manual utilization and delivers onsite OEM repair training to ensure compliance with OEM standards.

Other

• Responds to repair facility queries in a timely and accurate way
• Documents and submits visit reports, facility inspections, training/coaching sessions and additional points of contact (phone, email, any future communication channels) within OEC software
• Schedules and maintains accurate calendar for visits, facility inspections, and training/coaching sessions
• Participates in weekly and/or monthly conference calls among coaches
• Maintains defined standard of continuing education annually to stay abreast of industry and coaching best practices

Education

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, or related discipline. In the absence of a degree, directly‑related job experience in strategic account management, where a number of years and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement.

Experience, Skills And Key Competencies

In addition to the education outlined above, the following table defines the progressive requirements at each level within the Collision Field Coach job family:

Job Tit Title

Experience, Skills And Competencies

Collision Consultant

Minimum 3 years of experience either as a collision repair tech and/or insurance estimator or adjuster

ASE, I-CAR And/or Other Industry Certifications Preferred (Pro-Level 3)

• Working knowledge of estimating systems; able to read and understand instructions, written estimates and work orders
• Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to understand workflows and navigate and submit reports using an iPad
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Displays a professional attitude and customer centric behaviors (such as empathy, humility and active listening skills)
• Able to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks concurrently in a deadline‑oriented environment with a high attention to detail and quality multiple tasks concurrently in a deadline‑oriented environment with a high attention to detail and quality

Special Position Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Requires frequent/daily travel to assigned repair facilities (up to 80% of time).

What makes working at OEC awesome? It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in‑person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team‑driven contributions. Or it could be the empowerment and how the team is encouraged to take risks, learn, and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. But no matter what gets us out of bed in the morning, our whole global community is inspired to be forward thinking and drive innovative solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry.

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