Skip to main content
Cox employee smiling at camera Taylor, Cox Communications
Job # R202680798

Lead Customer Care Specialist (Manheim)

    • Phoenix, AZ - 4615 E Elwood St Suite 400
  • Job Level: Individual Contributor
  • Job Category: Customer Care Group
  • Hybrid work
Apply Now
Share
  • Cox Division: Cox Automotive
  • Type: Full time, Day
  • Travel: No
  • Additional locations:
    • United States Of America, Atlanta, GA - 6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Bldg B
The Lead Customer Care Specialist provides leadership and operational support to a team of Customer Care Specialists, ensuring exceptional customer experience across all contact channels. This role combines advanced technical support, and continuous improvement responsibilities. The Team Lead serves as the first point of contact for frontline agents, resolves complex escalations, and partners with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, tools, and training.

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

  • Lead, coach, and develop Customer Care Specialists to achieve performance goals and quality standards.

  • Conduct onboarding and ongoing training sessions; foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and customer focus.

  • Provide advanced technical support and resolve complex or unique customer inquiries, including fraud-related escalations.

  • Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions for recurring issues.

  • Analyze customer feedback (e.g., Medallia surveys) and operational trends to identify improvement opportunities.

  • Define and lead process improvement initiatives in collaboration with Product, Engineering, QA, and Workforce Management.

  • Leverage and optimize AI-powered tools (chatbots, SMS automation, Genesys PureCloud) to streamline interactions.

  • Train team members on effective use of AI tools; monitor performance and provide feedback for enhancements.

  • Serve as liaison between Customer Care, WFM, QA, and other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of customer interactions and team performance metrics.

  • Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • High School Diploma/GED and 7 years’ experience in a related field.

  • OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years’ experience

  • OR 9 years’ experience in a related field

  • May require technical certification or associate degree.

  • Extensive customer service experience.

  • Requires advanced job proficiency gained through job-related training and broad-based experience.

  • Speaks clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Ability to write clearly and effectively and document activities.

  • Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

  • Independently handles high-level, complex assignments.

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.

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $24.23 - $36.35/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.

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.


Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.


EOE, including disability/vets

Apply Now
Manheim tech working in auto shop

About Cox Automotive

LEARN MORE

Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars. As the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, Cox Automotive includes iconic brands like Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, Manheim, EV Battery Solutions and more. Our teams are driving smarter solutions for automakers, dealers, retailers, lenders, fleet owners and car shoppers alike. 

Cox Automotive is part of the Cox Enterprises family of businesses. Founded in 1898, Cox Enterprises is a family-owned company innovating across vital industries: for now, for the future and for good. 

LEARN MORE

We believe we're a great place to work and others do, too.

Generous compensation & bonus structure

Generous compensation & bonus structure

Flexible time off policies

Flexible time off policies

Amazing healthcare plans at low cost to you

Amazing healthcare plans at low cost to you

Free access to Care.com

Free access to Care.com

Funds to pay for classes, certifications or school

Funds to pay for classes, certifications or school

Free access to Calm + counseling for mental wellbeing

Free access to Calm + counseling for mental wellbeing

Recent awards and recognition

Glassdoor Best Places to Work

Glassdoor Best Places to Work

Great Place to Work

Great Place to Work

Top Workplaces

Top Workplaces

Best Places to Work

Best Places to Work

Best Employers for New Grads

Best Employers for New Grads

Veteran Hiring

Veteran Hiring

Best Places to Work

Best Places to Work

America's Greenest Companies

America's Greenest Companies

Best Workplaces in Techology

Best Workplaces in Techology

America's Best Large Employers (Forbes)

America's Best Large Employers (Forbes)

America's Dream Employers (Forbes)

America's Dream Employers (Forbes)

Best Companies to Work For (U.S. News)

Best Companies to Work For (U.S. News)

Top Workplaces Employee Well-Being

Top Workplaces Employee Well-Being

Top Workplaces Work-Life Flexibility

Top Workplaces Work-Life Flexibility

Patriot Employer

Patriot Employer

AZ Veterans

AZ Veterans

Best Places to Work (Atlanta)

Best Places to Work (Atlanta)

Best Places to Work (Austin)

Best Places to Work (Austin)

Best-In-State Employer (AZ)

Best-In-State Employer (AZ)

Best-In-State Employer (GA)

Best-In-State Employer (GA)

Best-In-State Employer (OK)

Best-In-State Employer (OK)

Top Workplaces (AZ)

Top Workplaces (AZ)

Top Workplaces (Austin)

Top Workplaces (Austin)

Top Workplaces (OK)

Top Workplaces (OK)

Top Workplaces (NV)

Top Workplaces (NV)

Top Workplaces (UT)

Top Workplaces (UT)

Top Workplaces (VA)

Top Workplaces (VA)

Best Places to Work (Raleigh)

Best Places to Work (Raleigh)

GreenCircle Zero Waste to Landfill

GreenCircle Zero Waste to Landfill

America's Greenest Companies

America's Greenest Companies

Anthem Award for Impact (Gold)

Anthem Award for Impact (Gold)

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Guardian Award

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Guardian Award

a group of Cox employees in a room