Copart
Copart is a global leader in online car auctions, and a premier destination for the resale and remarketing of vehicles.
Vendor Manager – Truck in a Box
Location
United States
Posted
128 days ago
Salary
$75K - $78K / year
English
Job Description
• Conduct onboarding meetings with new TIB vendor business owners to ensure a smooth start in the TIB Program
• Establish strong rapport with TIB vendor business owners and offer suggestions and resources to help them grow their towing business
• Connect TIB vendor business owners with industry contacts and towing opportunities, including suggestions on how to find additional sources of business outside of Copart
• Answer questions regarding TIB vendor business owners with small business as to grants and loans that may be available
• Support TIB vendor business owners as to compliance with their TIB contract and strengthen their vendor alliance with Copart
• Assist TIB vendor business owners with Catastrophe Response opportunities through Copart
• Identify basic accounting and budgeting guidance for TIB vendor business owners with minimal financial management experience
• Problem-solve challenges as a sounding board to TIB vendor business owners face in day-to-day business operations
• Monitor contractual compliance of TIB vendor business owners to ensure operational efficiency
• Provide TIB vendor business owners with information on finding low-cost solutions for maintenance, tires, equipment, and fuel sourcing
• Deliver requested suggestions, accountability, and actionable tools to help TIB vendor business owners scale successfully
• Draft and help improve internal processes to speed up onboarding of new TIB vendor business owners
• Interview new applicants for the TIB Program and determine, based on towing industry experience and other factors, whether the business owners are a good fit
• From time to time, assist other departments with administrative tasks to support overall company operations
• Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Proven experience in business, consulting, or small business development
- Specialized knowledge and experience in the towing industry is preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting, budgeting, and financial planning for small businesses
- Familiarity with transportation, trucking, and logistics operations
- Knowledge of insurance requirements for both business operations and tow trucks
- Ability to identify cost-saving solutions for maintenance, tires, equipment, and fuel sourcing
- Experience navigating small business financing (grants, loans, SBA programs, etc.)
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and mentoring abilities
- Must be a self-starter, highly organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task, hands-on, and a quick learner
- Excellent communication skills -- written and verbal
- Excellent customer service skills and attitude
- Ability to prioritize workflow
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Travel as required
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401k plus a company match
- ESPP - Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- 10 Vacation days per year
- 7 Paid Company Holidays
- Life and AD&D Insurance