Lead Auction Support Specialist (Manheim)

La Description

This position is a producing Auction Support Specialist that provides direction, training, leadership and technical expertise to all other Auction Support Specialists.

• Utilize the AS400 system to record lane and Simulcast bid amounts, enter customer data, process all sold units, and verify/enter lights.
• Support multiple lanes with multiple auctions across the country
• Work with auctioneer virtually to verify system information accurately represents vehicle.  Verify vehicle run order to ensure appropriate vehicle is being keyed and sold.
• Operate monitor virtually, work with auctioneer to review Simulcast bids.
• Provide arbitration and other vehicle announcements to support auctioneer.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships and rapport with auction leadership and virtual block specialist team members.
• Monitor lane performance and troubleshoot issues with location IT Technicians
• Provide training to assigned VBS team members
• Virtual block specialist activities to fill in and also as part of regular schedule.
• Collaborate with VBS leadership and virtual block specialist team members to identify issues, solve problems, improve and measure client experience.
• Effectively sets an example in behavior, championing Cox Automotive values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Work in cooperation with safety leadership in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications:

Minimum-

• 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
• Ability to serve as a team lead and be assigned to provide general guidance/ direction, training, and technical assistance to less experienced associates
• Great problem-solving and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to remain focused and composed during fast-paced sale-day activities.
• Ability to foster productive and professional internal and external business relationships.
• Strong communication and interaction skills required.
• Effective time management, client service, and organizational skills required.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, ability to multi-task, and enjoy a fast paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Ability to lift 1-10 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred-

• 3 or more years of auction block experience preferred
• Proficient computer and software skills essential.  AS400 experience 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.

Compensation:

Hourly base pay rate is $19.18 - $28.80/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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Cox Automotive Canada

Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars with industry-leading digital marketing, software, financial, wholesale and e-commerce solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. In Canada, the Cox Automotive family includes Clutch®, Dealertrack®, Dealer.com®, HomeNet®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, Modix®, NextGear Capital®, Ready Logistics®, RMS Automotive®, vAuto®, VinSolutions® and Xtime®, along with a host of other brands in other countries. The global company has 34,000 team members in more than 220 locations and is a partner to more than 50,000 auto dealers, as well as most major automobile manufacturers. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of 120-year-old Cox Enterprises, Inc., and serving the automotive industry since 1926, which has revenues exceeding $20 billion and approximately 55,000 employees. Cox Enterprises’ other major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Media Group. For more information about Cox Automotive Canada, visit coxautoinc.ca.