Truck in a Box Vendor Manager

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries.  We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology. 

The TIB Vendor Manager will help expand Copart’s nationwide Truck in a Box (“TIB”) Program by interacting with TIB vendor business owners who operate third-party towing companies known as Subhaulers. Such interactions will include explaining Copart’s business platform, operational needs, and contractual requirements while also building a mutually successful rapport. The TIB Program is an opportunity for existing business owners and aspiring start-ups to source and lease a tow truck through an established third-party leasing network and obtain towing opportunities to Copart facilities. This position is remote; however, travel is required to all annual tow shows, corporate meetings in Dallas, and yard and provider visits, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

· 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

MINIMUM 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

LIFTING: YES

SITTING: YES

WALKING: YES

BENDING: YES

STOOPING:YES STANDING: YES TEMPERATURE: YES CLIMBING: MAYBE NOISE LEVEL: YES TRAVEL: 25%

Salary Range: 

$75,000-$78,000 Annually

• 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

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