Full-Time

General Manager

Copart

Copart

1,001-5,000 employees

Global online vehicle auction platform

Compensation Overview

$89.4k - $100.6k/yr

Waldorf, MD, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • Ability to plan, organize, lead, and control facility operations (P-O-L-C).
  • Experience managing all aspects of the P-O-L-C framework to meet budget, revenue, and customer satisfaction standards.
  • Knowledge of Copart policies and practices to create a customer-first environment.
  • Ability to partner with Human Resources to attract, recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, high performing team.
  • Experience training and developing staff to meet company guidelines and expectations.
  • Ability to ensure consistent communication, feedback, and timely delivery of annual Continuous Improvement Summaries.
  • Leadership style that is innovative, creative, and inspirational.
  • Ability to hold staff accountable fairly and consistently to drive performance.
  • Experience building highly engaged teams focused on execution, innovation, productivity, and developing future leaders.
  • Demonstrated integrity in interactions and decision making.
  • Ability to proactively manage performance and address opportunities quickly.
  • Experience managing day-to-day facility operations and serving as a subject matter expert in office and yard processes.
  • Experience recruiting and maintaining appropriate sub-haulers to support logistics.
  • Knowledge of System Quality, Field Quality, Equipment, and Safety Reviews.
  • Ability to escalate concerns that could negatively impact the facility, employees, or customers to the Regional Manager.
  • Ability to set clear goals and ensure employees leverage tools for success.
  • Knowledge of county, state, EPA, OSHA, and DMV regulations; compliance with these regulations.
  • Ability to communicate company goals and initiatives clearly across the location.
  • Experience managing customer relationships including buyers, sellers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to identify knowledge and skill gaps and implement development solutions.
  • Experience serving as a brand ambassador for the company’s mission, vision, values, and culture.
  • Effective written and verbal communication with leadership at all levels.
  • Willingness to support local and non-local CAT events as needed.
  • Understanding of facility Profit and Loss statement; ability to own it.
  • Ability to identify opportunities to increase revenue and reduce costs.
  • Willingness to perform other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or upper management.
Responsibilities
  • Manage day to day facility operations, serving as a subject matter expert in office and yard processes.
  • Recruit and maintain appropriate sub haulers to support logistics.
  • Ensure compliance with System Quality, Field Quality, Equipment, and Safety Reviews.
  • Escalate concerns that could negatively impact the facility, employees, or customers to the Regional Manager.
  • Set clear goals and ensure employees leverage tools for success.
  • Communicate company goals and initiatives clearly across the location.
  • Manage customer relationships including buyers, sellers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively with all leadership levels in both written and verbal formats.
  • Support local and non local CAT events as needed.
  • Own understanding of the facility Profit and Loss statement.
  • Identify opportunities to increase revenue and reduce costs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or upper management.

Copart runs a global online vehicle auction platform connecting insurance-salvage sellers with buyers like dealers and rental fleets. It earns fees from both sides for each vehicle sold and provides logistics and facility support to move and process vehicles. Its proprietary auction system handles high volumes across many locations, enabling fast, repeated sales of salvage and used cars. The company differentiates itself via a large network of facilities and a deep pool of buyers, aiming to maximize sale price and speed for clients while expanding its global market share.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1982

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Total loss frequency rises from 15.6% in 2015 to 25-30% expected.
  • Record $1.4B free cash flow funds $500M buyback of 13M shares.
  • $1.25B credit facility maturing 2031 supports acquisitions and expansion.

What critics are saying

  • IAA erodes market share via expansions and lower fees within 12-24 months.
  • Tesla and Waymo safety tech cuts accidents 20-30%, starving inventory by 2028.
  • Rising costs compress margins below 30% as Q2 2026 EPS fell 10%.

What makes Copart unique

  • Copart owns 90% of its land, delivering 1000bps margin advantage over IAA.
  • Proprietary VB3 platform enables scalable global online vehicle auctions.
  • Extensive network serves insurance, rentals, fleets, and dealerships exclusively.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 25th, 2026
Copart shares sink as rising costs, missed earnings signal trouble ahead

Copart, an online vehicle auction and remarketing services provider, faces mounting challenges as rising operating costs and technology investments pressure margins. The company, which serves insurance companies, dealers and banks through its virtual bidding platform, is grappling with higher expenses related to employee investments and infrastructure expansion. The Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock belongs to the Auction and Valuation Services industry group, which ranks in the bottom 16% of approximately 250 industries. Copart missed fiscal second-quarter estimates in February, posting earnings of 36 cents per share and missing consensus by 10%. Sales fell nearly 4% year-over-year, prompting forward guidance cuts. Looking ahead, improvements in vehicle safety systems and autonomous driving technology could reduce accident frequency, potentially limiting salvage supply and constraining inventory growth.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 13th, 2026
Copart's stock drops 43% from peak despite $1.4B free cash flow and $500M buyback

Copart, a vehicle remarketing and online auction platform, reported weaker Q2 2026 results, with global insurance units declining 9% year-over-year, revenue falling 3.6% to $1.12 billion, and earnings per share dropping 9.2% to $0.36. Management attributes the softness to cyclical pressures rather than structural issues. Despite near-term headwinds, the company's long-term prospects remain supported by rising total loss frequency, which has climbed from 15.6% in 2015 to 24.2% currently and is expected to reach 25–30%. This trend has improved vehicle quality and pushed average selling prices up 6% year-over-year. Management has demonstrated confidence through share buybacks, purchasing over 13 million shares for more than $500 million. With shares down 43% from all-time highs and free cash flow reaching a record $1.4 billion, Copart trades at approximately 21 times EV/FCF.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
Copart, Huron, Brown & Brown shares fall amid Middle East tensions and late payment concerns

Several business services stocks fell in afternoon trading amid heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Market anxiety stemmed from Middle East conflict, raising concerns about oil prices, inflation and global growth. The business services sector underperformed the broader market as companies reduced spending to preserve cash. Data showed a global trend of worsening late payments from buyers to suppliers, adding pressure on service providers' cash flow. Copart fell 3%, Huron declined 2.7%, Brown & Brown dropped 3%, Marsh & McLennan slid 2.8%, and Omnicom Group decreased 2.7%. For Copart, this followed weak fourth-quarter results reported 18 days ago, when revenue of $1.12 billion missed forecasts and earnings per share came in 7.5% below expectations at $0.36.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 5th, 2026
Copart shares fall 30% over 52 weeks, underperforming industrial sector by 63 percentage points

Copart, a Dallas-based online vehicle auction platform, is underperforming the industrial sector. With a market capitalisation of $37.2 billion, CPRT shares are trading 40.6% below their 52-week high of $63.85 reached in May 2025. Over the past 52 weeks, CPRT stock has fallen 30.1%, whilst the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF surged 33.5% during the same period. Year-to-date, Copart has declined 3.1% compared to the ETF's 13.4% gain. Technical indicators show weakness, with shares trading below both 50-day and 200-day moving averages since June 2025. Following its Q2 2026 results on 19 February, the stock fell 3.1% after reporting revenue of $1.12 billion and diluted EPS of $0.36, both missing analyst expectations.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 2nd, 2026
Copart reports weakest Q4 among business services stocks, missing revenue estimates by 5%

CoreCivic led business services and supplies stocks in Q4, reporting revenues of $604 million, up 26% year on year and beating analyst expectations by 6%. The correctional facilities operator exceeded both earnings per share and revenue estimates, though shares fell 4.4% following results to $17.68. The sector's 18 tracked stocks posted mixed Q4 results, with revenues collectively beating consensus estimates by 3.1%. Next quarter guidance was in line with expectations, and share prices have remained relatively steady since earnings. Copart delivered the weakest performance, reporting revenues of $1.12 billion, down 3.6% year on year and missing analyst estimates by 5%. The online vehicle auction platform significantly missed both revenue and earnings expectations. Shares currently trade at $37.94, remaining flat since reporting.