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Cox Automotive is hiring a Manheim Mobile Inspector II, North Orange County, CA

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed physical evaluations of vehicles to assess overall condition.
  • Safely locate, start, maneuver, inspect, and return vehicles on client lots.
  • Confirm vehicle identity and input precise details into the inspection system, correcting VIN, mileage, and sub-series data as needed.
  • Evaluate standard and optional equipment, noting missing, damaged, or non-functional components.
  • Assess and document exterior vehicle condition, including tires, frame, glass, body panels, and mechanical parts.
  • Inspect and record interior condition, focusing on seats, dashboard, and installed features.
  • Carry out fundamental mechanical evaluations covering powertrain, drivetrain, and electrical systems.
  • Generate and submit daily reports summarizing inspection activities to management.
  • Adapt quickly to shifting schedules and appointment changes to maintain operational efficiency during dealer visits.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in the assigned territory through proactive, on-site engagement.
  • Collaborate with partners to gather insights and increase the number of vehicles inspected on dealer lots.
  • Serve as a representative of the company, promoting brand standards and ensuring a positive client experience.
  • Work collaboratively with wholesale specialists, colleagues, internal teams, and auction partners.
  • Use Salesforce.com for activity reporting, lead tracking, and customer performance analysis.
  • Apply knowledge of NAAA guidelines regarding frame and structural damage assessment.
  • Operate within a continuous improvement framework and support lean practices in daily operations.
  • Meet established production targets as defined by leadership.
  • Demonstrate commitment to safety by adhering to all health and safety protocols and modeling safe behaviors.
  • Engage actively in safety programs and initiatives aligned with organizational safety goals.
  • Perform additional tasks as directed by management.

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.
About company
Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences. The company works on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim.
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Posted 5 months ago