Part Time Auction Support Specialist (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Belcamp, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Auction Support Specialist I supports live auction operations at a Cox Automotive location, ensuring auction sales are accurate, organized, and on track. The role involves entering bids and transaction information, verifying vehicle and customer details, monitoring Simulcast activity, and providing real-time support to the auctioneer. The position is on-site with no remote option and is part-time, with a day shift. Hourly base pay is $16.63–$24.90, with potential additional compensation through commission or an incentive program.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Previous block clerk, auction, or automotive industry experience is preferred. The role requires standing, walking, talking, hearing, lifting up to 10 pounds, and visual abilities including close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment may occasionally involve exposure to fumes, odors, and varying weather conditions. Employment requires passing a pre-employment drug test; the company does not currently test for marijuana for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Close, distance, and color vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous block clerk experience.
• Auction experience.
• Automotive industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter lane and Simulcast bid amounts, customer data, sold units, and sale lights using the AS400 system.
• Partner virtually with the auctioneer to confirm vehicle and sale information is accurate.
• Verify run orders to ensure the correct vehicles are processed and sold.
• Monitor Simulcast activity and communicate live updates to the auctioneer.
• Provide arbitration notes and other key vehicle announcements to support the auctioneer during sales.
• Follow up on late titles by phone and email.
• Support title-absent processing using Salesforce.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health care insurance, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement planning, including a 401(k).
• Paid days off, which may include sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.
• The position may be eligible for commission and/or an incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED