Manager, Dispatch Follow Up (Cox Fleet)

Cox Enterprises; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Seven paid holidays

Wellness leave (up to 160 hours)

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Manager, Dispatch to lead the daily operations of the contact center, ensuring top-tier customer service. You will manage a team of supervisors and agents, drive performance metrics, and partner with HR on recruiting and development initiatives.

The role emphasizes people leadership, process execution, and customer advocacy in a dynamic, fast-paced environment across remote and hybrid work options within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field; other combinations (master's degree with 4 years, PhD with 1 year, or 10 years) are acceptable.
• Minimum 1 year in a management/leadership role.
• Experience in the automotive industry or fleet management preferred.
• Strong relationship building, networking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment.
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Operations of the dispatch contact center to deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage a team of supervisors and agents to meet service levels and quality standards.
• Monitor metrics, coach team on timeliness, efficiency, and staff utilization.
• Collaborate with HR on recruiting, interviews, and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Interact with customers/vendors to resolve events and issues.
• Lead performance reviews and development plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team management

Problem solving

Negotiation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Manager, Dispatch

Management Level

Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region

Travel %

Yes, 50% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $81,400.00 - $122,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay 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 an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Fleet is revolutionizing the industry with digital-first fleet solutions connecting fleets with maintenance experts, using data-driven technology via an automated marketplace of service providers & proprietary fleet technology. FleetNet America is Cox Automotive Mobility's digital marketplace; designed for fleets, operators and teams who need an on-demand service solution, data driven insights, and a team of fleet experts to support them so they can focus on their core business.

The Manager, Dispatch Follow Up, is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the contact center to deliver excellent customer service experience. This role manages a team of supervisors and agents, ensuring service level agreements, quality standards, and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Manager is an effective people leader, focused on process execution, team development, and customer advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage all assigned team members.
• Monitor and coach team members in areas of operational excellence, dispatch timeliness, team efficiency, phone metrics and staff utilization.
• Manage alerts that hit the left projector screen and phone board along with other event monitoring software.
• Ensure system processes are being maximized.
• Assist team members in areas of personal development, motivation, and training.
• Perform annual reviews and QIP measurements and reviews.
• Work with Human Resources Staff Members in the recruiting process including conducting interviews and making recommendations for new hires and promotions.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and other management staff members in areas of wages, hour requirements and employee issues.
• Provide information and enforcement as needed in areas of company policies and procedures.
• Interact when necessary with a customer or vendor in making decisions to ensure the proper handling of an event.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 4 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year experience in a related field; or 10 years' experience in a related field
• At least 1 year of experience in a management/leadership role
• Experience in the automotive industry or fleet management preferred
• Experience supporting process and operational excellence
• Excellent relationship building, networking, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment
• Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills

Work Arrangement:

• This position requires all work to be performed within the United States.
• This position is fully remote for those living outside of a 30-mile radius of 300 Commerce Dr, Cherryville, NC
• This position is hybrid for those living within a 30-mile radius of 300 Commerce Dr, Cherryville, NC

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

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. 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.

In California and Washington, we will consider non-driving candidates who use alternate means of transportation in accordance with applicable law.

Application Deadline: 11/02/2026