Dealer Services Specialist II, Manheim Seattle

Cox Enterprises; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive – USA, inviting applicants for a Dealer Services Specialist II at Manheim, located in Washington (Kent). This role serves dealer clients as the primary contact on auction days and supports pricing, reconditioning advice, and product promotion to ensure a smooth auction experience.

Ideal candidates are quick thinkers with strong communication skills, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and capable of standing or sitting for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required with 3 years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Represent the dealer sales lane on sale days.
• Promote Manheim products and services to dealers.
• Help dealers get vehicles ready for auction.
• Negotiate bids, advise on pricing, and offer reconditioning guidance.
• Provide friendly, reliable support to clients at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years related experience

Degree or certification in related field

Tools

None

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Dealer Services 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 $24.09 - $36.11/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

Love cars? Love people? You might just love this job. We’re on the lookout for a Dealer Services Specialist II to join our crew at Manheim , part of the Cox family of businesses. This isn’t your average desk job. You’ll be the go-to person for our dealer clients, making sure their auction experience is smooth, professional, and maybe even a little fun. Think of yourself as the pit crew for their auction day — keeping everything running like a well-oiled machine.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Representing the dealer sales lane on sale days
• Promoting Manheim’s awesome products and services
• Helping dealers get vehicles ready for auction
• Negotiating bids, consulting on pricing, and offering reconditioning advice
• Solving problems and being the friendly face our clients count on

Who You Are:

Quick thinker, problem solver, relationship builder — and ready to make every auction day a success.

Minimum:

• A high school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination of education and experience, such as a degree or certification or 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to perform at a high level and adapt within a fast-paced team environment.
• The ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, perform repetitive tasks and lift up to 15 pounds.
• Vision requirements include being able to see close, far and in color, judge distances and adapt to changes in focus

Preferred:

• 1 to 3 years of auction experience or 2 to 4 years of dealership experience.
• Previous experience in sales support role.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

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/vets

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.