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As the vAuto Performance Manager, you will be responsible for client retention, harvesting additional accounts, and upselling the vAuto suite of products. The vAuto Performance Manager must have a strong focus and experience in retail automotive management.  To be successful in the role of vAuto Performance Manager, one must be able to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced agile environment, handle a high account load, and be willing to travel on a regular basis.

This position is remote/work from home and can be located anywhere within the U.S.  

 What You'll Do

Working REMOTELY, effectively manage the progress and results of accounts assigned, while engaging in high-profile activity across strategic client groups

Build and develop strong working relationships with customers and all users at all levels from Dealer/Owner/Decision Maker on down

Work with 80-110 accounts, as well as ‘at risk’ clients and determine the proper action plan

Monitor and analyze account performance and trends to determine adjustments to dealer expectations, goals, and objectives in order to achieve results

Generate additional revenue by harvesting existing accounts for additional stores and products, while continually working on turning around cancelled accounts

Determine needs for additional resources in order to maintain continued success with all clients

Assist in generating high client attendance to product workshops

Actively participate in product development/enhancement review sessions to continue in development as a vAuto ‘knowledge master’

Travel to clients, allowing for maximum time with all clients and maximum client reach

What’s In It For You?

As a dynamite Performance Manager , you deserve success in your life as well, and at Cox, we define “success” as being a part of a company that gives you lots of opportunities and options.

First, we’ve created an exceptional salary package, plus additional incentives.  We are an inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued and celebrated.  

Looking for tools and training to up your game? We’ve got them. And we offer a work/life balance that allows you to enjoy flexibility, family, and friends.

We believe in taking good care of our team, so you’ll also have access to benefits like an impressive base salary, 401(K) with company match and quality healthcare & life insurance options.

Cox gives you flexible paid time-off, provides access to a lifestyle coach, adoption assistance, pet insurance, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement.

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Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary of $91,035 – 98,880. Salary may vary outside of the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience.

Position is eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

7+ years of recent retail automotive management experience in the capacity of General Manager, General Sales Manager, Used Car Manager, Preowned Director etc.

BS/BA or equivalent combination of education and work history

Valid Driver's License and safe driving record

Preferred Qualifications:  

Ability to turn high-level requirements into a working system through iterative development

Experience directly managing preowned operations.

Ability to work on multiple projects and be flexible to adapt to changing requirements

Must demonstrate account ownership by responding to client requests with a constant sense of urgency

High energy, confident, ambitious and self-motivated individual.

Must be an effective communicator and have great relationship management and interpersonal skills

Strong proficiency in Customer Relationship Management Systems

Willingness to mentor new and junior Performance Managers

Engage and participate in the exchange of best practices across entire Performance Manager Team

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Who We Are

About Cox Automotive

There’s nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.

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).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.  

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