Full-Time

General Manager

Posted on 8/5/2025

Copart

Copart

1,001-5,000 employees

Global online vehicle auction platform

No salary listed

Ocala, FL, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Requirements
  • Minimum of 2-3 years as a manager, military or other relevant experience preferred
  • Proven track record of driving and achieving operational excellence and execution of corporate goals
  • Metric Driven
  • Proven track record on supporting change initiatives and ensuring the team can easily adapt to, and manage the change effectively and with positivity
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to adjust your tone/communication style according to your audience
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills using logic and help to identify alternative solutions to operational issues
  • Strong decision-making skills -- will consider benefits and risks to potential decisions to choose the most appropriate course of action
  • Strong listening skills -- takes the time to actively listen to issues or concerns to help develop and execute on the solution
  • Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet new deadlines or productivity goals
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Able to multi-task and stay positive and motivated with a strong sense of urgency
  • Bi-lingual a plus
  • Travel may be required
  • Valid Driver's License
Responsibilities
  • Partners with HR to attract, recruit, develop and retain a diverse, high performing team
  • Train and develop staff to meet company guidelines and expectations
  • Ensure there is continual, positive communication and feedback with staff in addition to all annual Continuous Improvement Summaries (CIS -- Reviews) delivered timely
  • Manages team through an innovative, creative, inspirational leadership style
  • Ability to hold staff consistently accountable with unbiased fairness to help drive performance
  • Create a highly engaged team environment which drives execution, innovation, productivity, and future leaders
  • Holds self to a high level of integrity in all interactions and decision making
  • Proactively manages performance of managers and staff to address all opportunities quickly, and to redirect or take appropriate action if applicable
  • Manages the day-to-day operations of the facility including, but not limited to becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all process areas both in the office and with outside yard jobs and tasks
  • Responsible for recruiting and maintaining appropriate number of sub-haulers to manage the logistical requirements of running a Copart facility properly and effectively
  • Must remain within allowable compliance guidelines for any System Quality Reviews, Field Quality Reviews, and Equipment and Safety Reviews
  • Must immediately raise any concerns that could negatively impact the facility, the employees, or customers up to the Regional Manager
  • Set goals and ensures that each employee is leveraging the tools provided to them to achieve continual success
  • Ensure your locations are compliant with laws and regulations to include county, state, EPA, OSHA, and Department of Motor Vehicle regulations
  • Disseminate pertinent knowledge throughout location to all employees to ensure transparency and clarity on company goals and initiatives
  • Responsible for customer relationships (buyers, sellers, and internal customers)
  • Identifying knowledge and skill gaps amongst your team and ensure there are remedies for said gaps
  • Brand ambassador of the company's mission, vision, values, and culture
  • Ability to communicate to all levels of leadership throughout the organization with tact and professionalism both written and verbal
  • May be called upon to support local or non-local CAT events throughout the year
  • Accountable for understanding the assigned profit and Loss Statement. Identifying ways to increase revenue and decrease costs.
  • Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or a member of upper Management
Desired Qualifications
  • Bi-lingual a plus

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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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Discounts

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.

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