Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Manager, Arbitration

Management Level

Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Yes, 25% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $70,700.00 - $106,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay 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 an incentive program.

Job Description

Are you ready to take the helm and steer our Arbitration team towards unparalleled success? As the Arbitration Manager, you’ll provide leadership and mentorship to our talented team members. You’ll manage escalated cases with finesse, ensure compliance with Manheim Marketplace policies and NAAA guidelines, and drive operational efficiency like a pro.

This role isn’t just about managing a substantial $5+ billion claims portfolio—it’s about developing your team, resolving conflicts with grace, and ensuring that arbitration cases are resolved in a timely and fair manner. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about making a difference, we want you on our team!

What’s in it for you?

Here’s a sneak peek at the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:

Healthcare coverage from day 1.

401(k) with a company match.

Continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.

Generous vacation days and paid holidays.

Inclusive parental leave policies, plus fertility coverage and adoption assistance.

Cool perks like pet insurance, employee discounts and much more.

Check out all our benefits.

What You'll Do:

Team Leadership & Coaching: Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to a team of non-exempt arbitrators at various levels (Arbitration Coordinator, Sr./Lead/Arbitrator). Conduct regular coaching sessions to improve individual performance, conflict resolution skills, and adherence to operational standards.

Case Escalations: Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated cases from Arbitrator I-IV. Ensure complex disputes are resolved in a timely, fair manner in compliance with auction policies and NAAA guidelines. Collaborate with senior leadership and clients to manage high-impact cases for a $5+ billion portfolio.

Performance Management: Monitor individual and team performance metrics, including case resolution times, accuracy, quality, and customer satisfaction. Conduct performance reviews and manage improvement plans to enhance team effectiveness.

Operational Oversight: Oversee the arbitration process from intake to resolution, ensuring adherence to established workflows and quality standards. Partner with the Lead Arbitrator to balance workloads and ensure optimal resource utilization across the team. Exercise financial authority to negotiate and approve adjustments up to $2500, ensuring decisions are made in alignment with company policies and established guidelines. 

Team Development: Support the onboarding and training of new arbitrators. Facilitate skill development programs and mentorship opportunities to help team members progress through the Arbitrator I-IV levels.

Client Service Excellence: Foster a customer-centric environment where buyer and seller concerns are addressed with professionalism and fairness. Promote open communication and collaboration with key stakeholders, including auction clients and internal departments.

Collaboration & Communication: Maintain strong relationships with senior leadership, Quality Assurance, and Business Operations to ensure alignment on arbitration strategies and goals. Regularly communicate team updates, challenges, and opportunities for process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

BA/BS with 6+ years of experience in a related field (arbitration, claims management, or a related role within the automotive auction industry) and at least 1 year experience in a management or lead role; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Strong knowledge of NAAA policies and auction arbitration processes.

Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, and client service skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualification:

Experience managing non-exempt employees in an operational setting.

Experience with workforce management tools and case tracking systems.

Knowledge of both physical and digital/online transaction dispute resolution.

Familiarity with KPIs, quality metrics, and resource planning in an auction environment.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. 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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.