Auction Representative
About The Position
CULA is seeking an experienced and motivated Auction Representative to manage off-lease vehicle inventory and auction vendor relationships. This role serves as the primary point of contact for vehicle assessment and reconditioning, sale preparation, vehicle valuation, and sale decision management. The primary objective of this position is to maximize net retention through effective oversight of auction vendors and vehicle inventory while ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost-effective preparation and sale of off-lease vehicles. This position works closely with auction management and staff, as well as various teams within the CULA Remarketing Department and other internal departments. The ideal candidate is highly self-directed, organized, detail-oriented, and capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and systems simultaneously. All responsibilities must be performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Requirements
- 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
- Minimum of 5 years of automotive remarketing or related industry experience required
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with NAAA auction policies strongly preferred
- Experience in frame assessment or condition report writing preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Travel to auction locations two to three days per week to sell vehicles on behalf of CULA
- Monitor 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
