Auction Representative

About the role

This is a remote position based within the Midwest or Northeast United States. Candidates must reside in a location that reasonably supports regular travel to our auction and partner locations throughout these regions.

• Travel is required as part of this role. Candidates should have convenient access to a major airport and the ability to travel as needed to support business operations and onsite activities.

Responsibilities

• Travel to auction locations two to three days per week to sell vehicles on behalf of CULA
• Maintain and manage vendor performance, ensuring adherence to company standards and identifying corrective actions when needed
• Negotiate vehicle sales directly with dealers
• Manage consignment relationships with vehicle dealers
• Oversee inventory management including transport status monitoring, certification inspection reviews, vehicle grading, reconditioning estimate approvals, sale preparation, and bid approvals
• Conduct onsite reviews of auction procedures, inventory preparation, and sale effectiveness
• Organize and facilitate vendor performance meetings with auction management and staff
• Review vendor scorecards and reporting and coordinate follow-up actions on performance deficiencies
• Negotiate arbitration claims in collaboration with senior management
• Identify and execute market arbitrage opportunities
• Audit auction expenses and vehicle announcements
• Maintain and report travel-related expenses in accordance with company policies

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with vehicle valuation, reconditioning assessments, and wholesale remarketing channels
• Understanding of automotive market trends, seasonality, and used vehicle pricing dynamics
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Strong PC and system navigation skills
• Familiarity with NAAA auction policies strongly preferred
• Experience in frame assessment or condition report writing preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive remarketing or related industry experience required

Systems & Software

• Auto IMS
• Manheim Market Report
• Simulcast / Velocicast auction platforms
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Web-based applications and general office technology

Pay

Annual salary range: $70,000 to $80,000 based on experience

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacations Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet