Account Operations Specialist II

Cox Enterprises • Mount Juliet, TN

22h • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Primary point of contact for resolving client issues for accounts ranging from simple to more complex, broad scope accounts, collaborating with auction teams, and various stakeholders. Provide exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns related to vehicle condition and/or discrepancies, fostering positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Coordinates sale vehicle run processes. Maintains direct communication with other auction departments to ensure appropriate movement and organization of client inventory and timely completion of reconditioning services. Builds positive relationships with assigned clients, examines vehicles in the sales lineup to ensure standards and quality, completes estimates for reconditioning services to improve vehicle value, coordinates and approves reconditioning services, and conducts condition report and imaging audits to reduce the risk of policy loss and goodwill expenses. Demonstrates proficient knowledge of condition report data and vehicle inspection process to identify previous paint, auto body repairs, frame damage, PDR, etc. Educates and acts as liaison for clients on auction processes and recommends and or upsells Manheim/CAI products and services based on client needs. Demonstrates effective prioritization skills, professionalism in client relationships, and assists in resolving client issues promptly and professionally. May be responsible for efficiently coordinating redemptions, ensuring proper documentation, complying with all PII policies and procedures, all while delivering exceptional customer service, and resolving any issues with professionalism. Maintain strict adherence to Cox standards and guidelines regarding reconditioning services, ensuring consistent quality, and accuracy per client SLA guidelines. Proficient knowledge of NAAA guidelines to ensure proper placement of vehicle announcements and or brands. Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and other internal business 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

Requirements

• 2 - 3+ years’ experience, with minimum of 2 years in automotive industry
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience vehicle reconditioning and or general auto body knowledge required
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Team-based interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record is required
• Ability to operate vehicles with standard and automatic transmission is preferred
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Primary point of contact for resolving client issues for accounts ranging from simple to more complex, broad scope accounts, collaborating with auction teams, and various stakeholders.
• Provide exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns related to vehicle condition and/or discrepancies, fostering positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinates sale vehicle run processes.
• Maintains direct communication with other auction departments to ensure appropriate movement and organization of client inventory and timely completion of reconditioning services.
• Builds positive relationships with assigned clients, examines vehicles in the sales lineup to ensure standards and quality, completes estimates for reconditioning services to improve vehicle value, coordinates and approves reconditioning services, and conducts condition report and imaging audits to reduce the risk of policy loss and goodwill expenses.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of condition report data and vehicle inspection process to identify previous paint, auto body repairs, frame damage, PDR, etc.
• Educates and acts as liaison for clients on auction processes and recommends and or upsells Manheim/CAI products and services based on client needs.
• Demonstrates effective prioritization skills, professionalism in client relationships, and assists in resolving client issues promptly and professionally.
• May be responsible for efficiently coordinating redemptions, ensuring proper documentation, complying with all PII policies and procedures, all while delivering exceptional customer service, and resolving any issues with professionalism.
• Maintain strict adherence to Cox standards and guidelines regarding reconditioning services, ensuring consistent quality, and accuracy per client SLA guidelines.
• Proficient knowledge of NAAA guidelines to ensure proper placement of vehicle announcements and or brands.
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and other internal business 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

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.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED