Jobbers Automotive

What Jobbers Automotive does

Jobbers Automotive is a private Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) founded in 1949 and headquartered in Ohio, operating as the only nationwide GPO purpose-built for automotive dealerships, service centers, and collision shops. The company aggregates the purchasing power of 3,400+ member businesses (2,000+ dealerships, 300+ collision centers, 100+ trade schools and transit authorities) to negotiate preferred pricing across 50+ programs spanning uniforms, facility services, office supplies, waste and recycling management, financial services, shop tools, capital equipment, utilities, EV charging, security, insurance, and freight. Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: a GPO performance fee calculated as a percentage of savings achieved (with a 'no savings = no fee' structure), direct product sales through the Jobbers Auto eCommerce storefront and member portal, and managed services for vendor coordination, shop design, and training. Following a strategic partnership with DealerShop (part of the Leader Auto Resources / LAR family) in June 2023, Jobbers now operates within a broader automotive solutions ecosystem that serves over 3,000+ dealerships across North America, while maintaining independent operations under the Jobbers Automotive LLC legal entity.

Name

Jobbers Automotive

Legal name

Jobbers Automotive LLC

Website

https://jobbersauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jobbers Automotive is a nationwide Group Purchasing Organization founded in 1949 that negotiates group pricing on 50+ programs for 3,400+ automotive dealerships, collision centers, and body shops across North America, operating within the DealerShop/LAR family.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Group Purchasing Services

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors) (CRAEAEAG)

Keywords

• Group purchasing organization
• Automotive procurement services
• Dealership cost reduction
• Collision center supplies
• Body shop equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Eastlake, Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. GPO Membership Fees (Percentage of Savings): Jobbers Automotive generates revenue by charging a percentage of the savings achieved for member businesses. The waste management program explicitly states 'our fee is a percent of your savings' and 'No Savings for you = No fee for us.' This performance-based model aligns company incentives with customer outcomes.
2. Product Sales via eCommerce Platform: The company operates an eCommerce storefront (store.jobbersauto.com) selling automotive supplies, body shop equipment, and related products directly to members and non-members. Revenue generated from product transactions including abrasives, adhesives, body fillers, tools, and equipment.
3. Managed Services and Program Fees: Revenue from managing vendor relationships, procurement coordination, and program administration for member dealerships. Services include shop design, profit management, training seminars, and integrated supply programs bundled with product access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jobbers Automotive is a nationwide Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) that aggregates the buying power of automotive dealerships, collision centers, body shops, and service centers to negotiate lower pricing on products and services. Members access 50+ programs covering uniforms, office and breakroom supplies, waste and recycling, financial services, shop tools, capital equipment, utilities, oil/lubricants, security, insurance, mail/freight, and design services, along with an eCommerce store selling abrasives, adhesives, body fillers, paint equipment, and shop tools. The company charges a percentage of savings achieved rather than upfront fees.

Product overview

Jobbers Automotive is a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) offering a platform of procurement services and product categories for automotive dealerships, collision centers, and body shops. The company operates as a buying group combining purchasing power across 2,000+ dealerships nationwide. The portfolio consists of service programs (uniforms, office supplies, waste management, financial solutions, utilities, security, insurance, mail/freight, design services) and product categories (shop tools & supplies, capital equipment, abrasives, adhesives, body fillers, paint spray equipment, facility equipment, health/safety, detailing, and paint booth solutions). Products are available through the Jobbers Auto eStore and include equipment from partner brands like Hunter Engineering, Symach, GFS, and 3M. The company also offers EV charging solutions through Livingston Energy Group and equipment financing for capital investments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Uniforms, Facility Services & Safety Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-30% average savings on products and services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DealerShopcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023In June 2023, Jobbers Automotive joined forces with DealerShop, a North American leader in dealership and collision center solutions. This strategic partnership expanded Jobbers' reach and product portfolio while leveraging synergies to drive growth. DealerShop, founded in 1999 and part of the Leader Auto Resources (LAR) family, serves over 3,000+ dealerships, 300+ collision centers, and 100+ trade schools/transit authorities across North America.
• Hunter Engineering CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier equipment partner for alignment, ADAS calibration, wheel service, and brake equipment. Jobbers Automotive offers Hunter products including HawkEye Elite Alignment Systems, Quick Check Drive automated inspections, Revolution and Maverick tire changers, Road Force Elite wheel balancers, and Ultimate ADAS calibration systems.
• Broadway Car Wash EquipmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive car wash equipment partner with 40+ years serving car dealerships. Offers car wash design, installation, equipment, accessories, and service/support. All products designed, built, and serviced in the USA with headquarters in Minneapolis.
• Livingston Energy GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for EV charging solutions offering full suite of turnkey services and equipment for installation and management of EV charging stations. Provides Level 2 and DCFC charging stations, site design, utility connections, funding assistance, and 24/7 support.
• SymachcoreTechnology or IntegrationPaint booth solutions partner offering FixLine lean repair process, Drytronic technology for paint drying, and comprehensive booth equipment. Products include paint booths, prep stations, drying robots, and paint mixing rooms.
• Rotary (Rotary Lift)coreTechnology or IntegrationLift equipment partner offering two-post lifts, symmetric designs, and various capacity options. Featured products include SPO12 and SPOA10-AV lifts suitable for EVs, trucks, and high-capacity needs.
• CintascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform rental and facility services partner providing uniforms, workwear, restroom supplies, mat service, mop service, and electrostatic disinfectant service for dealerships and body shops.
• UniFirstcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform rental partner offering workwear programs including exclusive Carhartt rental workwear, flame-resistant clothing, and apparel tailored for men and women.
• Independence Business SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffice supply program partner powering Jobbers Automotive's office supply offerings. Provides paper, office supplies, breakroom items, cleaning products, and technology solutions.
• Total-ToolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelated company under Jobbers umbrella, located in Castleton, NY, offering automotive tools and equipment.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoZone: U.S. retail automotive parts giant with a commercial B2B program for shops and fleets. Different primary channel (retail) but addresses the same end-user purchaser with overlapping product categories.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts: Large publicly traded automotive aftermarket distributor serving both DIY consumers and professional installers via a dual B2C/B2B model; competes for the same dealership and shop supply wallet through its Pro program.
• Genuine Parts Company (NAPA): Parent of NAPA Auto Parts, the largest U.S. automotive aftermarket distribution network. Overlaps with Jobbers in supplying repair shops and dealerships but at vastly greater scale and via owned distribution centers rather than an aggregated GPO.

Direct peers

• Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance: One of the largest automotive aftermarket buying groups in North America, aggregating independent warehouse distributors under a shared banner and shared vendor programs — the closest non-LAR analog to Jobbers' GPO structure.
• Leader Auto Resources (LAR): The North American automotive solutions group that houses DealerShop and now Jobbers. Provides dealership and collision-center supply, equipment and program services via an analogous buying-group/aggregator model.
• CARQUEST / Advance Auto Parts (independent program): Automotive parts distribution network owned by Advance Auto Parts that supplies repair shops and dealerships through both corporate stores and independent jobber/affiliate members — a directly comparable B2B supply-plus-program model.
• Mechanic's Warehouse (NexGen): Group purchasing/distributor serving independent auto repair shops and dealerships with consolidated vendor programs; mirrors Jobbers' small-shop buying-group structure.
• Factory Motor Parts: Multi-line automotive parts distributor serving service centers, dealerships and fleets with combined supply and program services; overlaps Jobbers' distribution-plus-procurement model for the same trade customer.
• DealerShop: Strategic partner and effective parent entity (part of LAR family) serving 3,000+ dealerships, 300+ collision centers and 100+ trade schools across North America. Operates the same GPO/procurement-plus-supply model for the same automotive aftermarket customer base.

Others

• Standard Motor Products: Aftermarket automotive parts manufacturer whose products flow through Jobbers' catalog and similar distributor/GPO channels — adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/jobbersautomotive

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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