Vendor Manager – Truck in a Box

October 28

Apply Now

Receive Emails with Similar Jobs

Copart

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

Copart, a global online auto auction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a top-performing S&P 500 company, as noted by The Wall Street Journal. Copart is a global technology leader in the online vehicle auction industry that connects its buyers and sellers via its patented cutting-edge VB3 technology. With a passion for excellence, Copart has a great company culture and strong dedication to our employees.

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1982

📋 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

🎯 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