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Primary Duties & Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a thorough vehicle inspection.
- Locate, start, move, inspect, and return vehicles on dealer/clients’ lot safely.
- Verify vehicle identification and enter accurate vehicle information into the inspection system to correct VIN, mileage, and sub series.
- Inspect vehicle equipment and options, documenting results including damage, missing or inoperable items.
- Inspect and record vehicle exterior condition, including but not limited to tires, frame, glass, panels, and mechanical components.
- Inspect and record the vehicle interior condition, including but not limited to seats, dashboard, and options.
- Perform basic mechanical checks on vehicles including powertrain, drivetrain, and electrical components.
- Prepare and provide daily activity reports for management.
- Be able to pivot and adapt to changes in daily appointments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of each dealer visit
- Develop strong knowledge of clients in territory and work together with partners to keep them active with Manheim mobile inspections through regular, pro-active on lot engagement
- Receive data and insight from partners and leverage to maximize volume of units inspected on dealer lots.
- Represent Cox Automotive as a brand ambassador and provide premier client experience by interfacing regularly core clients and ensuring satisfaction.
- Functions as a solid team player and works closely with the Wholesale Specialist team, peers, other Manheim workgroups and auctions.
- Utilize SalesForce.com for reporting, lead input and customer performance reviews.
- Understanding NAAA Frame/Structure Damage Policy.
- Will work in a continuous improvement/Lean environment and encouraged to drive a lean culture.
- Maintain production expectations set by the leader.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience & Specialist Knowledge and Skills
- High School Diploma or GED plus 3+ years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED; or 5 years’ experience in a related field.
- Automotive knowledge is preferred, body and mechanical.
- 1-2 years of any automotive related experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
- Travel 100% - Reliable transportation required. Reimbursement program dependent on number of miles driven.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong technical aptitude.
- Must be detail orientated.
- Experience in navigating handheld and other documentation devices preferred.
- Motivated to work independently with remote supervision.
- Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instruction is required.
- Body, paint, and mechanical repair knowledge helpful.
- Familiarity with unibody and full-frame helpful.
- Ability to lift and hold at least 30 lbs. at waist level for an extended period of time.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
- Frequently required to crouch, bend, and kneel to look at side or underneath car. Strength to lift hood or trunk. Bend while performing audits. Reach inside or underneath vehicle.
- Near vision abilities required to find dings and scratches, paint work, hail damage, frame/unibody, other exterior damage and Interior damage. Able to identify exterior or interior colors.
- Ability to deal with different lighting (i.e. exterior and interior lighting, natural and artificial light)
- Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements.
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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.
