National Coordinator

Cox Enterprises; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

7 paid holidays per year

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive in the United States is seeking a Senior Dispatcher to join our Fleet Operations team. The role coordinates the full lifecycle of fleet repairs and maintenance across markets, ensuring timely dispatch, efficient vendor communication, and adherence to Cox Fleet standards for service quality and customer experience.

This overnight position runs from 4:00 PM to 10:00 AM, with possible overtime based on business needs.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in dispatch or logistics coordination.
• Knowledge of fleet maintenance operations and trucking standards.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate service events from client request to repair completion.
• Dispatch to technicians to meet KPIs and SLAs.
• Monitor and communicate delays to customers and leadership.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure quality and timeliness of service.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Remote work

Dispatch systems

Education

HS Diploma/GED + 5 yrs dispatch experience

Tools

MS Office

Fleet management software

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Sr Dispatcher

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Can work remote anywhere in the specified country

Travel

%No

Work Shift

Weekend

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/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

The National Coordinator serves as a subject matter expert within Cox Fleet's dispatch operations, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of fleet repairs and maintenance. This national role operates within multiple markets across the country and requires a high degree of professional judgment, industry knowledge, and the ability to coordinate effectively across internal partners, customers, and third-party vendors. The National Coordinator is expected to model best practices, support less experienced team members, and uphold Cox Fleet's standards for service quality and customer experience. This is an overnight position with shifts scheduled between 4:00 PM and 10:00 AM. Specific shift assignments will be discussed and determined during the interview process. Overtime opportunities may be available based on business needs and operational demand. While overtime is not a regular requirement of the role, employees may occasionally be asked to work additional hours.

Essential Responsibilities

• Service Coordination and Dispatch
• Manage the complete event lifecycle for preventative maintenance, towing, and unscheduled/emergency service events, from initial client request to repair-completion
• Ensure that technicians receive all service events quickly, and request additional work when needed
• Re-assign previous events that were not completed during the first assignment
• Assess each service event and dispatch to achieve the best results for the client
• Assign work with an eye toward time-based KPIs
• Identify gaps in KPI performance, and work with local leaders to address those gaps
• Audit open work requests across multiple markets for compliance with daily-update requirements
• Monitor open events, track estimated arrival times, and communicate proactively with customers and leadership regarding delays or service concerns

Customer and Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate with all parties to ensure work is prioritized and completed, and that all parties remain fully informed on status along the way.
• Clients should always be able to self-serve complete and up-to-date information on service events.
• Obtain estimates and estimate approvals
• Serve as a point of contact for escalated service issues from customers, team members, and internal stakeholders, addressing concerns with professionalism and urgency
• Maintain positive customer relationships through clear, timely, and professional communication across all channels
• Apply sound judgment and diplomacy when navigating competing priorities or complex service situations across multiple markets and personalities
• Collaborate with internal partners to resolve multi-party service issues and ensure customer needs are met within established timelines

Vendor Management

• Ensure all third-party vendors are informed of and operate in accordance with Cox Fleet policies, procedures, and expectations for quality, timeliness, and payment
• Monitor vendor performance and document issues; elevate systemic concerns through established channels

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and notations in all applicable systems for each customer interaction and service event
• Follow established escalation procedures for complex or high-risk service situations
• Adhere to all applicable company policies, internal controls, and compliance requirements

Team Contribution and Development

• Provide process guidance and on-the-job coaching for less experienced dispatch team members
• Keep open-event backlogs clean with proper process adherence
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of dispatching practices, workflows, and service quality standards
• Demonstrate consistent professionalism and customer-focused behavior as a senior member of the dispatch team
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dispatch Supervisor or leadership

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field (direct experience in a dispatching, service scheduling, or logistics coordination role). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience.

Working knowledge of fleet maintenance operations, trucking industry standards, and transportation logistics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent service events and shifting priorities in a remote, fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; able to build productive relationships and influence outcomes across varied stakeholder groups without direct authority
• Ability to remain composed and solution-oriented when managing frustrated customers or complex service scenarios
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, email platforms, and dispatch or fleet management systems
• Basic mathematical competency including calculation with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and consistent follow-through across multiple simultaneous tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive repair, fleet maintenance, or trucking and transportation industry
• Familiarity with Cox Automotive platforms or Cox Fleet operational systems
• Experience operating across multiple geographic markets or service regions

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 6.67 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.

Application Deadline

10/26/2026