Dealer Services Specialist II - Manheim Lakeland

* Represents the Dealer Sales Lane at the location on sale days —promotes services such as Manheim Certified, accept and solicits reserve numbers from Dealers, assigns run numbers, reps vehicles on the block, works “IF” counter, up sells products and services, etc.
* Works with lane, department managers, market sales team, and other coordinators to ensure each vehicle crosses the auction block on sale day and or is posted on OVE; also responsible for ensuring vehicles are re‐ran if needed.
* Works directly with customer onsite, via email & phone to ensure expectations are met and service issues are resolved.
* Champions all sale day preparations (pre/post activities) related to in‐lane and online sales.
* Demonstrates professionalism and sincere appreciation for the business relationships that have been established amongst the dealers and Manheim.
* Investigates, troubleshoots, and resolves customer problems and issues; serves as a liaison between customers, sales teams, and location personnel to reconcile problems and to maintain a high level of customer service.
* Assist with customer care issues and respond to dealer inquiries, problems, or concerns in a professional manner and escalate as necessary.
* Educate customers on Online Vehicle Exchange, Simulcast,  and on other Manheim services & products. Provide assistance and training in usage.
* Provide consultation to customers regarding setting of floor prices prior to every sale and educate dealers if needed to MMR. This will guarantee success of a dealer’s in-lane and online offerings and ensure Manheim sets realistic dealer expectations on selling cars.
* Develop and strengthen relationships with dealers over the phone, online and at the Auction through planned contact and meetings, as well as feedback sessions regarding Auction and online use and services.
* Serve as initial contact for buyers and sellers.
* Maximize the number of transactions on OVE. Promote all listings onsite and offsite.
* Solicit inventory and offer additional services to all buyers (PSIs, recon, CRs).
* Identify sold units and facilitate transactions through completion to include but not limited to the following:o Confirm availability and location of vehicle (and title) at the time of sale.o Work with manager to ensure a consistent and effective online and in-lane customer experience, appropriate transaction processing, high customer satisfaction and service levels.o Work with lot operations and quadrant coordinators to ensure appropriate scanning and organization of account vehicles.o

Review vehicles in sale line up, locate missing vehicles, and work with account representative to ensure vehicles are ready for sale.o Perform other duties as assigned by management.
* 4 years of experience in a related field (e.g. Customer Service Industry, Auction Experience, Working with Car Dealerships, Sales); or a High school diploma/GED with 3 years of experience in a related field; or an AS/AA degree, BS/BA degree or certification in a related discipline Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
* Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required.
* Ability to work in a high-performance, fast paced team environment.
* Solid computer skills, including the ability to use the Internet and MS Office effectively.
* Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment.
* Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills are required. Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
* Ability to perform repetitive tasks; manual dexterity.
* Vision abilities required include close, distance, and depth perception.
* 1-3 years of Auction experience or 2-4 years of dealership experience is strongly preferred.
* Previous experience in sales support role desired.
* Bilingual/Spanish preferred

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