Team Lead, Customer Experience (ADESA)

Job Description

Job Description

Team Lead, Customer Experience - ADESA

About Us

ADESA, a Carvana-owned company, currently operates over 50 locations throughout the U.S. Our auto auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services that surround our wholesale vehicle remarketing efforts, including retail and wholesale reconditioning, transportation, keys, data analytics, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers for Carvana. We remarket hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from Dealers, Commercial Lenders, Manufacturers & more. We work in a service industry and embrace a "we" versus "I" culture - help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive, and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do. We're also excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for expansion, including investments in facilities, sales growth, and an ever-increasing growth in customer inventory of vehicles for us to remarket! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us!

Role and Team

We are seeking a Team Lead to join our ADESA Central Operations, Customer Experience team. You'll support complex customer issues, drive team performance, foster team growth, and ensure exceptional customer interactions. You'll help identify root causes of customer service misses, address system gaps proactively, and promote a positive team culture through hands-on guidance and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor team metrics, providing real-time guidance and call support to Advocates.
• Holding the team accountable to team and company standards through performance management.
• Handle complex customer escalations with confidence and professionalism to ensure proper resolution.
• Identify root causes of SLA misses, spot system gaps, and implement action plans to address issues.
• Guide onboarding and training for new hires, supporting their successful integration.
• Foster a positive team culture through leadership presence, morale activities, and recognition.
• Participate in hiring and talent planning for the team.
• Apply analytical thinking and partner with leaders to recommend system improvements.
• Collaborate with Advocates, Managers, and internal teams for process and tech enhancements.

Qualifications

ADESA Benefits and Perks

Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!

Other Requirements

To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal Stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.