Remarketing Auction Representative

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the inventory of repossessed vehicles and manage relationships with auction vendors.

• Act as the main point of contact for vehicle assessment, reconditioning, preparation for sale, valuation, and sales decisions.

• Enhance net recovery through effective management of auction vendors and vehicle inventory.

• Ensure timely, efficient, and compliant preparation and sale of repossessed inventory.

• Monitor vendor performance and provide necessary corrective actions or recommendations.

• Handle regional inventory, including transport status, certification inspections, vehicle grading, reconditioning estimates, sale preparation, and bid approvals.

• Conduct on-site evaluations of auction procedures, inventory preparation, and sale performance.

• Arrange vendor status meetings, review performance scorecards and reports, and coordinate follow-ups on any performance issues.

• Negotiate arbitration claims with guidance from senior management.

• Identify and capitalize on market arbitrage opportunities.

• Review and audit auction expenses and announcements.

• Maintain and report travel-related expenses in accordance with company policies.

• Collaborate with auction management, staff, the Remarketing Department, and other internal teams.

• Navigate multiple databases and make decisions across a wide range of responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant automotive/remarketing experience is required.

• Proficiency in vehicle valuation, reconditioning assessment, and wholesale remarketing channels.

• Understanding of macro and regional social/economic trends, seasonality, and key automotive trends related to used vehicle pricing.

• Capability to work independently under time constraints and manage competing deadlines.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.

• Strong and professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Adaptability to job functions and the ability to embrace procedural changes.

• Proficient in PC usage and able to work with various platforms.

• Familiarity with NAAA auction policies is highly desirable.

• Experience in frame assessments or condition report writing is preferred.

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent college experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with Daybreak, AutoIMS, RDN, Manheim Market Report, and CSAToday is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to navigate web applications and use web-based tools.

• Competence in using personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and general office equipment.

• Must perform responsibilities in alignment with Westlake policies, procedures, and relevant state and federal regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.

• Life Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• 401K matching.

• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $14.2 Billion Company, along with company matching.

• Wellness Program.

• Daily Team Exercises.

• Westlake University.

• Certification Programs.

• Career Path Opportunities.

• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions.

• AT&T Wireless Discounts.

• Employee Loan Assistance.

• Paid Vacation Days.

• Paid Sick Days.

• Paid Holidays.

• Rental Car Discounts.

• Dell Member Purchase Program.

• UKG Wallet – pay advance.