This position is ideal for someone who has managed or worked extensively within dealership service departments, understands the nuances of dealership operations, and can serve as a trusted advisor to clients. The Operations Performance Manager is the primary point of contact for Dealertrack and Xtime solutions and is responsible for maximizing product utilization, improving dealership performance, and driving organic growth.
This is a regional position. Preference will be given to applicants in the Midwest.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a strategic partner to automotive dealerships, leveraging your hands-on dealership experience to drive adoption and performance of Cox Automotive solutions.
- Evaluate dealership operations and align product usage with dealer goals, focusing on efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Establish a regular cadence of in-store and virtual engagements to assess performance, identify gaps, and implement process improvements.
- Apply your fixed ops expertise to optimize service lane operations using Xtime and related tools.
- Identify upsell opportunities by understanding dealership pain points and recommending relevant solutions.
- Collaborate closely with sales and product teams to ensure seamless integration of new offerings into dealership workflows.
- Proactively manage at-risk accounts using a consultative, data-driven approach to retain and grow relationships.
- Stay current on product updates and enhancements and communicate their value in the context of dealership operations.
What's In It For You?
Here's a sneak peek of the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:
- A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.
- A pro-sales culture that honors what salespeople (like you!) contribute to our success.
- Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, with multiple options for individuals and families.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
- Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Access to financial wellness/planning resources.
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Who You Are
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years managing a fixed operations department or equivalent experience in a retail automotive dealership.
- Deep understanding of dealership operations, including service, parts, and F&I.
- Proven ability to influence dealership personnel at all levels-from service advisors to general managers.
- Proficient in Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and virtual collaboration tools.
- Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to uncover operational challenges and propose impactful solutions.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating cross-functionally.
USD 80,500.00 - 120,700.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $80,500.00 - $120,700.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $42,300.00.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. 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.
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What We Do
For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking.
Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more.
As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront.
Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.
Why Work With Us
At our core, Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning, when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance, live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.
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