Auto Desk Appraiser

About the role

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Responsibilities

• Appraises and determines costs of repairs to damaged vehicles by reviewing photos and supporting documentation; determines repair versus replace and parts utilization.
• Evaluates and determines if the vehicle is repairable or salvageable based on industry-standard estimatics software.
• Prepares estimates using estimatics software.
• Works directly with auto repair facilities to determine supplemental repair processing and provides a supplemental estimate.
• Negotiates agreed scope of repairs with repair facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licenses as required by state guidelines.
• Three (3) years of related experience to include at least one (1) year of appraisal experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of automobiles.
• Ability to understand and utilize appraisal software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate, and constructive written reports.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Work Environment

• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required.
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision, and talking.

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Pay

The range of starting pay for this role is $55,000-$60,000/yr for the jurisdiction noted in this job posting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k with matching.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending or health savings account.
• Additional voluntary benefits.