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AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve. So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?The Product Specialist is responsible for delivering comprehensive product information throughout the sales and aftersales processes. Our dealership seeks individuals with creativity to provide “world class” customer-oriented support. We will provide everything else - including the most professional sales and customer-oriented training that is available. &nbsp; The right individual will be a self-starter, with a track record of success in delivering customer satisfaction while maintaining attention to detail..<h2>What are the day-to-day responsibilities?</h2><ul><li>Welcoming customers and listening to their needs</li><li>Using a consultative selling process to match the best vehicle to the Customer needs</li><li>Creating a great vehicle delivery experience for the Customer</li><li>Following up with Customers to ensure satisfaction</li><li>Prospecting through referrals and other creative approaches</li><li>Setting and achieving targeted sales goals</li><li>Gaining superior product knowledge to effectively help Customers</li><li>Transition Customers to the Service Department to support their ownership experience</li><li>Providing an exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty</li></ul><h2>&nbsp; How will I know if I am successful? The performance of a Product Specialist is measured by achieving:</h2><ul><li>Targeted unit sales and gross profit</li><li>Targeted Customer Satisfaction Index</li></ul><h2>&nbsp; What are the requirements for this job?</h2><ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent</li><li>Proven ability to provide an exceptional customer experience</li><li>Ability to set and achieve targeted goals</li><li>Prior sales experience preferred but not required</li><li>Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Organization and follow-up skills</li><li>Experience and desire to work with technology</li><li>Valid in-state driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record</li></ul><h2>&nbsp; What are the opportunities for career growth?</h2>Our Associates have many choices for career growth and development after success in a Product Specialist role.&nbsp; Opportunities may include:<ul><li>Sales Manager</li><li>Financial Services Manager</li><li>Service Advisor</li></ul>This position pays $18 an hour.<h2>Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:</h2><ul><li>Competitive compensation and 401k matching</li><li>Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.</li><li>Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear</li><li>Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers</li><li>Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide</li></ul>AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

AutoNation

Product Specialist

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve. So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?As a Service Advisor, you’ll be part of a nationwide team servicing 20,000 cars a day&nbsp;and building customer loyalty that spans generations. Along with your communication skills and automotive knowledge, you’ll utilize&nbsp;leading-edge technology to uncover selling opportunities that keep drivers safe in their vehicles..<h2>Position Overview</h2> Working in our state of the art service departments, the Service Advisor acts as the go-between for Service Technicians and customers. In this position, you’ll be able to get out from behind the desk and play an active role in the service lane. AutoNation will look to you to explain the Service Technician’s recommendations to the customer in easy-to-understand language – and suggest up-sell opportunities to keep the customer’s vehicle safe.<h2> What Will I Do Every Day?</h2><ul><li>Set, confirm and prepare for appointments with customers so they can have a great service experience</li><li>Meet or exceed targeted sales goals &amp; the targeted customer satisfaction index</li><li>Greet customers in a friendly manner when they arrive</li><li>Determine vehicle needs based on customer information and a vehicle walk-around, inspections and test drives</li><li>Use a consultative selling process to assist customers in planning for ongoing required maintenance of their vehicle</li><li>Produce repair orders for customers, including cost and time estimates, with full transparency</li><li>Communicate frequently with technicians and parts associates to ensure timely completion of work</li><li>Follow up with customers on the status of their vehicle, based on how the customer wants to be informed</li><li>Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction</li><li>Gain superior product knowledge to effectively help customers</li><li>Provide an exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty</li></ul><h2>&nbsp; What are the requirements for this job?</h2><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>Proven ability to provide an exceptional customer experience</li><li>Ability to set and achieve targeted goals</li><li>Prior sales experience preferred but not required</li><li>Demonstrated communication, consultative, interpersonal and organizational skills</li><li>The willingness to follow up with customers</li><li>Experience and desire to work with technology</li><li>Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record</li></ul>This position is commission based. The average compensation for this position is $5,000-$10,000 per month.<h2>Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:</h2><ul><li>Competitive compensation and 401k matching</li><li>Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.</li><li>Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear</li><li>Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers</li><li>Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide</li></ul>AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

Service Advisor

Join the Clean Energy RevolutionBecome&nbsp;a&nbsp;Field Supervisor&nbsp;at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow.&nbsp; In this job, you’ll supervise a team of construction/ maintenance line crews and a troubleman focusing on construction activities. This person will be an inspirational leader taking ownership in the safety of crew members. This person will inspire crews to work safely and effectively, provide direction to crews on the execution of work order plans, and strategically structure work activities within their work unit to optimize safety, productivity, and cost efficiency. This position will report directly to the District Manager.&nbsp;As a&nbsp;Field Supervisor, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?<h4>Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Supervises line crews, troublemen, and streetlight repairmen in day-to-day operations and assignments, ensuring crews adhere to safety policies and procedures in all applicable areas</li><li>Resolves operational issues promptly and effectively and leads the team to implement corrective actions</li><li>Conducts field visits and observations to monitor job progress, corrects unsafe working conditions in the field as they may arise, and inspects job sites to validate work meets standards</li><li>Addresses in-field employee disputes and adjusts crew schedules and priorities as site and employee needs change, monitoring workload to ensure effective resource utilization</li><li>Verifies accuracy of overall records, crew timesheets, and work order documentation </li><li>Provides mentoring, leadership, training, and development to employees, building effective relationships and delivering coaching and feedback</li><li>Interacts with customers, city officials, and other external agencies to complete work and adhere to project timelines</li><li>Optimizes crew cost efficiency, managing overtime and crew size as well as accurate tailboarding</li><li>A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Two or more years in an electric utility performing or supervising in planning, design, construction, maintenance, standards &amp; development, system operations, field operations, engineering, or construction project management</li><li>Possess&nbsp;a valid Class C Driver's License.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience and knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement.</li><li>Experience with Workit electronic work order system.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working as a Troubleman or E-Crew Foreman.</li><li>Five or more years of combined experience performing and/or supervising activities related to the design, construction, and maintenance, and/or scheduling activities associated with the electric distribution system.</li><li>Experience leading cross-functional teams or bargaining unit personnel including, applying the IBEW collective bargaining agreement.</li><li>Experience overseeing or executing medium to large construction projects with underground and overhead construction, maintenance and operation of the electrical distribution system and associated regulatory requirement, including environmental regulations, safety policies and procedures, and hazardous waste management.</li><li>Experience reviewing work and leading the execution of work to ensure on schedule completion.</li><li>Experience and ability to plan and prioritize projects, including managing multiple simultaneous projects and identifying/ allocating resources to ensure project timelines are met.</li><li>Experience applying GO95, GO128, GO165 and Accident Prevention Manual rules.</li><li>Experience and ability to effectively lead others by building strong working relationships with employees, adapting leadership style to a variety of employees, identifying developmental needs, and delivering coaching and mentoring.</li><li>Experience and ability to effectively communicate with internal departments, customers, and union personnel.</li></ul>Additional Information<ul><li>This position’s work mode is&nbsp;on-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location.&nbsp; Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.</li><li>Visit our&nbsp;Candidate Resource&nbsp;page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!</li><li>Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.</li><li>The primary work location for this position is Santa Ana, CA. &nbsp;However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time throughout the SCE service territory.</li><li>Position will require up to 10%&nbsp;traveling and being out in the field throughout the&nbsp;SCE service territory.&nbsp;</li><li>This position requires incident-response and communication beyond normal work hours and standard workday schedules.&nbsp;</li><li>Relocation does not apply to this position.</li></ul> About Southern California EdisonThe people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.

Southern California Edison

Field Supervisor

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve. So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?The e-Commerce Sales Associate interacts with hundreds of customers – online, over the phone and in person – to help guide their vehicle purchase in our no-haggle sales environment. Responding to leads in a timely fashion, answering questions, providing information and helping guide customers effectively from phone and internet contact to an in-store experience while providing an exceptional customer experience is key..With your outstanding communication and listening skills, you’ll help our customers select their perfect vehicle, negotiate terms to ensure that payment options meet their lifestyles, budgets, and expectations and close the deal. Our e-Commerce Sales Associates provide an exceptional customer experience both before and after purchase, driving loyalty by following up to ensure customer satisfaction and helping transition customers to the Service department to support their ownership experience.<h2>What are the requirements for this job?</h2><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>Proven ability to provide an exceptional customer experience</li><li>Drive to set and achieve targeted goals</li><li>Prior sales experience, retail preferred</li><li>Demonstrated communication, consultative, interpersonal and organizational skills</li><li>The willingness to follow up with customers</li><li>Experience and desire to work with technology</li><li>Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record</li><li>Why should I come work for AutoNation?</li><li>You want to work for a car dealer that has a strong moral compass and treats all of its associates with respect</li></ul>This position is commission based. The average compensation for this position is $3,000-$15,000 per month.<h2>Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:</h2><ul><li>Competitive compensation and 401k matching</li><li>Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.</li><li>Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear</li><li>Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers</li><li>Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide</li></ul>AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

Automotive eCommerce Sales Associate (On-Site)

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve. So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?The Service Porter is responsible for performing a variety of duties as it relate to the maintenance and service of vehicles. &nbsp; &nbsp;.<h2>What are the day-to-day responsibilities?</h2><ul><li>Assist with service write-ups and tagging of customer cars and trucks&nbsp;</li><li>Remove vehicle protective coverings and ID tags prior to returning completed vehicle to customer&nbsp;</li><li>Inspect vehicles for stains, debris and damages before returning the vehicle to the customer, and report any damage immediately&nbsp;</li><li>Transport customers and dealership personnel as needed&nbsp;</li><li>Perform deliveries as required&nbsp;</li><li>Clean interior and exterior of new and used vehicles&nbsp;</li><li>Keep vehicle lot neat and orderly, moving units as directed and in accordance with dealership display standards&nbsp;</li><li>Return vehicle keys to the appropriate service consultant &nbsp;</li><li>Pick up vehicles from and deliver vehicles to storage&nbsp;</li><li>Pick up parts from the Parts Department &nbsp;</li><li>Test batteries of customer vehicles in service drive&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains building and ground as needed&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with shop clean-up and deliveries when needed&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>&nbsp; What are the requirements for this job?</h2><ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent</li><li>6-12 months of previous work experience (preferred)&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to handle machinery safely &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated customer service skills&nbsp;</li><li>Must have a valid drivers license</li><li>Ability to operate an automobile&nbsp;</li></ul>This position pays $17 an hour.<h2>Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:</h2><ul><li>Competitive compensation and 401k matching</li><li>Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.</li><li>Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear</li><li>Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers</li><li>Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide</li></ul>AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

Service Porter

Join the Clean Energy RevolutionBecome&nbsp;a&nbsp;Field Supervisor - Troubleman&nbsp;at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow.&nbsp;In this job, you’ll directly influence the safe and reliable operation of our distribution system during both routine and emergent conditions, including weather related storms. You will be an inspirational leader taking ownership in the safety of crew members. This role will inspire crews to work safely and effectively, provide direction to crews on the execution of work order plans, and strategically structure work activities within their work unit to optimize safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.&nbsp; As a&nbsp;Field Supervisor - Troubleman, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?<h4>Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Supervises line crews, troublemen, and streetlight repairmen in day-to-day operations and assignments, ensuring crews adhere to safety policies and procedures in all applicable areas</li><li>Resolves operational issues promptly and effectively and leads the team to implement corrective actions</li><li>Conducts field visits and observations to monitor job progress, corrects unsafe working conditions in the field as they may arise, and inspects job sites to validate work meets standards</li><li>Addresses in-field employee disputes and adjusts crew schedules and priorities as site and employee needs change, monitoring workload to ensure effective resource utilization</li><li>Verifies accuracy of overall records, crew timesheets, and work order documentation </li><li>Provides mentoring, leadership, training, and development to employees, building effective relationships and delivering coaching and feedback</li><li>Interacts with customers, city officials, and other external agencies to complete work and adhere to project timelines</li><li>Optimizes crew cost efficiency, managing overtime and crew size as well as accurate tailboarding</li><li>A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Two or more years in an electric utility performing or supervising in planning, design, construction, maintenance, standards &amp; development, system operations, field operations, engineering, or construction project management</li><li>Possess&nbsp;a valid Class C Driver's License.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience and knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement.</li><li>Experience working as a Troubleman or E-Crew Foreman.</li><li>Two or more years of experience related to the electric distribution system.</li><li>Experience&nbsp;working in a Troubleman organization, with unit personnel including, applying the IBEW collective bargaining agreement.</li><li>Experience and ability to plan and prioritize projects, including managing multiple simultaneous projects and identifying/ allocating resources to ensure project timelines are met.</li><li>Experience applying GO95, GO128, GO168 and Accident Prevention Manual rules.</li><li>Experience and ability to effectively lead others by building strong working relationships with employees, adapting leadership style to a variety of employees, identifying developmental needs, and delivering coaching and mentoring.</li><li>Experience and ability to effectively communicate with internal departments, customers, and union personnel.</li></ul>Additional Information&nbsp;<ul><li>This position’s work mode is&nbsp;on-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location.&nbsp; Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.</li><li>Visit our&nbsp;Candidate Resource&nbsp;page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!</li><li>Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.</li><li>The primary work location for this position is&nbsp;Fullerton, CA.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time throughout the SCE service territory.</li><li>Position will require up to 50%&nbsp;traveling and being out in the field throughout the&nbsp;SCE service territory.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>This position requires incident-response and communication beyond normal work hours and standard workday schedules.</li><li>Relocation does not apply to this position.</li></ul> About Southern California EdisonThe people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.

Field Supervisor - Troubleman

Job Summary Reporting to the VP Finance, the Director of Procurement is responsible for managing the overall procurement function in a multi-faceted, multi-location academic and administrative shared services setting. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining master contracts including Service Level Agreements and warranties, developing centralized procurement function, and implementing sourcing strategies in a leadership capacity. Manages product and vendor sourcing and selection, working with vendors to resolve problems and/or services. Continually researches opportunities for cost savings, conducts product and vendor selection, negotiates contracts and prepares Request for Proposal (RFP) for review and approval. Works with Shared Services Administration and both American Career College and West Coast University to facilitate and resolve problems with purchased products or services.Essential Functions and Responsibilities<ul><li>Develops and implements procurement strategies, policies, and procedures for both American Career College, West Coast University, and Shared Services Administration. Develops and implements strategic planning around all procurement functions. Establishes and maintains vendor relationships and provides project management and peer leadership for procurement initiatives.</li><li>This position requires a significant amount of collaboration with American Career College, West Coast University, and Shared Services Administration leadership. Must be a strategic thinker and have the ability to interact at the highest levels of the organization, taking an influential leadership role to improve organizational priorities related to procurement.</li><li>Demonstrates strong financial analysis skills including ability to assess RFP's responses using both budgetary considerations as well as long-term financial implications of sourcing decisions.</li><li>Specific areas of responsibility include all indirect expense categories, professional services, and products related to education and healthcare simulation. Oversight of all Laboratory/Classroom, Facility, and electronic capital expense purchases. Collaboration with accounting to appropriately capitalize equipment and track their warranties.</li><li>Negotiates pricing with vendors to ensure cost effectiveness and product availability which includes bidding, negotiation of terms and conditions, and final recommendation of contract award. Establishes specifications on products and scheduling of deliveries with vendors. Evaluate vendors by considering service level as well as best pricing. Leads implementation with key stakeholders and end users when new services or vendors are selected.</li><li>Determines quality, effectiveness, and durability of purchased products and resolves any problems with purchased products or services.</li><li>Develops/maintains a centralized purchasing system whereby departments from either American Career College, West Coast University, or Shared Services Administration may directly request and place supply orders. Ensures consistency of vendor usage for pricing control and to avoid duplicate supply orders. Develops more efficient models to reduce requests to change delivery timelines.</li><li>Look for ways to develop and implement a centralized inventory system. Continually updates and monitors Inventory balances for cost-effectiveness. Reviews reports to ensure accuracy of charges to departments, quantity balances and inventory values.</li><li>Maintains updated reference and quote files, contracts, price lists, catalogs, and vendor information, etc. Reviews advertising literature, trade magazines and other publications to keep current on market conditions, prices, and new products.</li><li>Reviews workload and analyzes staffing requirements. Interviews, selects, trains, counsels and evaluates staff to ensure effective support. Reviews the efforts of staff and provides direction where needed, ensuring timely completion by objectives.</li><li>Prepares and submits plans and budgets for area of responsibility. Monitors performance against approved plans. Prepares and submits status reports to manager.</li><li>Conducts job responsibilities by the standards set out in the Company's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.</li><li>Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and assures time worked and/or time- off is recorded properly.</li><li>Maintains established department policies, procedures and attends in-services and other required meetings.</li><li>Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or company information as required.</li><li>Exercises care proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.</li><li>Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work. Performs other job duties as assigned.</li><li>Adheres to College/University policies and procedures and conducts job responsibilities by the standards set out in the College/University's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.</li><li>Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and as required to meet the needs of the College/University and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly.</li><li>Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.</li><li>Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Preferred Education, Certifications and Licensures<ul><li>A Master's degree may be preferred.</li></ul>Preferred Experience and Skills:<ul><li>Generally requires a Bachelor's degree</li></ul>Required Experience and Skills<ul><li>Typically requires advanced knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and practices in professional discipline.</li><li>Experience leading a team, project, program, or function is required.</li><li>Traditionally requires a minimum of 7 years of related work experience, including some management experience.</li><li>Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures, specifically those developed regarding purchasing management.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community. Knowledge of supervisory or managerial skills, including strategic planning, assessment and evaluation skills. Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors/contractors to obtain the most cost effective prices and contract terms for goods and services purchased by the Company</li><li>Ability to consistently present the Company and its services in a positive manner and adhere to customer service guidelines and procedures as established by the Company.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate good analytical, organizational and negotiating skills.</li><li>Ability to comply with the established rules of operation, procedures, and policies when using computers, peripheral hardware, and software.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidential information regarding company records.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate basic math, statistical math, and financial recordkeeping techniques.</li><li>Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as calculating and adding machines, computer terminal, and appropriate software (word processing, spreadsheet, and database), as needed.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate good communication and customer relations techniques by phone or in writing with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate strong professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities. Ability to work with the public and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Ability to exercise good judgment.</li></ul>Supervisory Responsibilities:Yes-Reports to (Title): VP Finance#HEJ#LI-MA1Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

West Coast University

Director, Procurement

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve. So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?The Sales Manager has the opportunity to lead a sales team to create an exceptional experience for customers.&nbsp; This role is responsible for selecting, training, coaching, developing and retaining the very best Sales Associates for the store and driving a high-level of performance among the sales team to increase market share, achieve targeted unit sales and profit margins while delighting every Customer along the way. &nbsp;.<h2>What are the day-to-day responsibilities?</h2><ul><li>Leading yourself and the team in a way that supports AutoNation’s Vision and Mission</li><li>Setting a clear vision and goals for the sales team to achieve targeted performance in new and used vehicle sales and profit</li><li>Engaging and motivating the team to achieve key goals, performance expectations and AutoNation best practice processes</li><li>Driving the business through a high-level of involvement in the day-to-day operations</li><li>Managing the negotiation process with Sales Associates ensuring that customers understand their vehicle purchase options and pricing</li><li>Appraising vehicles for trade</li><li>Managing all three areas of customer traffic:&nbsp; Showroom, E-Commerce, and Phones</li><li>Partnering with General Manager and/or General Sales Manager to plan and manage new and used vehicle inventory</li><li>Assisting in managing controllable expense elements for the New and Used Vehicle Departments</li><li>Analyzing the business to determine shortfalls and developing action plans to improve performance</li></ul><h2>&nbsp; How will I know if I am successful?</h2>The performance of a Sales Manager is measured by achieving:<ul><li>Targeted unit sales and gross profit</li><li>Targeted Associate retention</li><li>Targeted Customer Satisfaction Index</li></ul><h2>&nbsp; What are the requirements for this job?</h2><ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent</li><li>Proven success in auto retail sales</li><li>Proven leadership ability to mentor and train others</li><li>Ability to set and achieve targeted goals</li><li>Ability to drive an exceptional Customer experience</li><li>Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Organization and follow-up skills</li><li>Experience and desire to work with technology</li><li>Valid in-state driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record</li></ul><h2>&nbsp; What are the opportunities for career growth?</h2>Our Sales Managers have a few options for career growth and development after success in&nbsp;this role.&nbsp; Opportunities may include:<ul><li>Used Vehicle Manager</li><li>- Financial Services Director</li></ul>This position is commission based. The average compensation for this position is $15,000-$20,000 per month.<h2>Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:</h2><ul><li>Competitive compensation and 401k matching</li><li>Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.</li><li>Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear</li><li>Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers</li><li>Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide</li></ul>AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

Sales Manager Retail

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve. So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?Working in our no-haggle sales environment, the F&amp;I Manager makes credit decisions, submits deals to our lenders for approval and helps bridge disconnects in the sales process. With your background in automotive sales or finance, you’ll find the right finance and insurance products for every customer, no matter what their situation..<h2>What will I do every day?</h2><ul><li>Welcome customers to the store and transition them from Sales to Finance during their vehicle purchase process</li><li>Work directly with our employees and customers to develop relationships</li><li>Determine customer financing needs and payment options&nbsp;based on a consultative interview process</li><li>Present a fully transparent pricing menu to customers detailing their financing options and products</li><li>Process finance transactions and ensure 100% compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations</li><li>Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction</li><li>Build rapport with customers to create a base of referrals</li><li>Set and achieve targeted sales goals</li><li>Gain superior product knowledge to effectively help customers</li><li>Ensure that all administrative processes are handled in a timely fashion and in compliance with company policy</li><li>Provide an exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty</li><li>What are the requirements for the F&amp;I Manager?</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>Proven ability to provide an exceptional customer experience</li><li>Ability to set and achieve targeted goals</li><li>Highly detail-oriented and organized</li><li>Prior sales experience preferred but not required</li><li>Demonstrated communication, consultative, interpersonal and organizational skills</li><li>Experience and desire to work with technology</li><li>Why should I come work for AutoNation?</li><li>- You want to work for a car dealer that has a strong moral compass and treats all its associates with respect</li></ul>This position is commission based. The average compensation for this position is $15,000-$25,000 per month.<h2>Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:</h2><ul><li>Competitive compensation and 401k matching</li><li>Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.</li><li>Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear</li><li>Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers</li><li>Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide</li></ul>AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

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