Auto Claims Associate (Manheim)

No prior claims experience? No problem. We'll teach you everything you need to know.

Cox Automotive is hiring an Auto Claims Associate to join our vehicle operations team at Manheim in Anaheim, CA. In this entry-level role, you'll learn how to investigate and resolve vehicle claims between buyers and sellers - with guidance and coaching from day one. If you're detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and ready to build a career in the automotive industry, this is your starting line.

Benefits

• 4+ weeks of paid time off starting your first year
• Healthcare benefits from day one
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Career growth - clear path from Associate to Claims Specialist II and beyond
• A company culture that values work-life balance, flexibility, and your long-term development

At Cox, we believe in being transparent - please click on this link ( Cox Benefits Overview ) to learn more about our amazing benefits.

What You'll Do

From your very first day on the job, you'll receive guidance and coaching so you can learn the ropes. You'll work with everyone from buyers to sellers to dealers in coordinating and validating customer returns and claims. With Guidance, responsibilities include:

• Reviews customer claims to verify that they meet Manheim's National Arbitration policies and any account-specific guidelines.
• Investigates basic, less complex cases (e.g., late title claims, basic condition report claims, vehicle availability, post-sale inspection fails, mechanical/structural/undisclosed vehicle damage, etc.) or those requiring more prescriptive decision-making.
• Interfaces with all departments involved in the complaint (i.e., reconditioning, front office, dealer services, vehicle entry, etc.), including during the fact finding and investigative phases.
• Uses appropriate resources to investigate and facilitate relevant inspection, documentation, and communication to ensure appropriate actions are completed to move cases forward or to resolution.
• Uses appropriate levels/limits of financial approval authority to resolve cases.
• Evaluate claims by obtaining, comparing, evaluating, and validating various forms of information.
• Prepares and facilitates communication for resolution via telephone, email, and in-person discussion.
• Mediates disputes and negotiates repair and/or pricing of disputed vehicles to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution and to keep vehicles sold.
• Monitors and maintains accurate files for each arbitration case, verifying the accuracy of all required documentation, including invoices and settlement agreements.
• Engages with supervisor/manager to determine if escalation is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

You've got a knack for negotiation. You're ethical, dependable, and trustworthy. You're eager to learn. You also have the following qualifications:

Minimum

• A high school diploma or GED and less than 2 years of related experience.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to adapt in a fluid and changing environment.

Preferred

• 1+ years of automotive or body shop experience.
• Claims adjuster experience.

Cox is a great place to be, wouldn't you agree? Apply today!

USD 19.90 - 29.81 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $19.90 - $29.81/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. 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.

EOE, including disability/vets