Automotive Analyst - Light Duty Trucks

Hearst • Lawrenceville, GA

9d

About The Position

This role involves analyzing used vehicle market trends and adjusting valuations specifically for Light Duty Trucks. The analyst will act as the subject matter expert for a range of truck and van types, including pickup trucks, cargo vans, passenger vans, chassis cabs, and related commercial vehicles. Key responsibilities include researching new vehicle launches, trim levels, equipment packages, and lifecycle updates. The analyst will monitor various market channels such as wholesale auctions, dealer activity, fleet markets, and online marketplaces to identify pricing trends. They will also track OEM announcements, incentives, production changes, and regulatory developments that affect truck values. The position supports residual value forecasting and future market projections, and involves preparing reports and market insights for internal teams and customers. Collaboration with Data Science and Product teams to enhance valuation accuracy and analytical tools is expected, as is contributing to projects related to fleet trends, electrification, and emerging commercial vehicle technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in the automotive industry preferred, with experience in one or more of the following: Used vehicle valuation, Automotive remarketing, Fleet management, Commercial vehicle sales, Automotive finance, OEM truck or commercial vehicle operations.
• Experience with Light Duty Trucks, commercial vehicles, or fleet markets is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in vehicle valuation, remarketing, fleet management, automotive finance, or OEM operations.
• Knowledge of wholesale auctions and auction data.
• Familiarity with EV trucks and emerging commercial vehicle technologies.
• Experience with automotive valuation platforms, VIN decoding, or market analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze used vehicle market trends and adjust vehicle valuations for Light Duty Trucks.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for pickup trucks, cargo vans, passenger vans, chassis cabs, and related commercial vehicles.
• Research new vehicle launches, trim levels, equipment packages, and lifecycle updates.
• Monitor wholesale auctions, dealer activity, fleet markets, and online marketplaces to identify pricing trends.
• Track OEM announcements, incentives, production changes, and regulatory developments impacting truck values.
• Support residual value forecasting and future market projections.
• Prepare reports and market insights for internal teams and customers.
• Partner with Data Science and Product teams to improve valuation accuracy and analytical tools.
• Contribute to projects involving fleet trends, electrification, and emerging commercial vehicle technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level