Remarketing Auction Representative

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Optimize net recovery by managing auction vendors and vehicle inventory efficiently.

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

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

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

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

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

• Negotiate arbitration claims in consultation with senior management.

• Identify and capitalize on market arbitrage opportunities.

• Audit auction expenses and announcements for accuracy.

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

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

• Fulfill responsibilities in accordance with Westlake policies, procedures, and relevant state and federal regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Knowledge of macro and regional social/economic conditions, seasonality, and significant automotive trends related to used vehicle pricing.

• Capability to work independently while managing time constraints and competing deadlines.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills that are professional and effective.

• Adaptability in job functions and the ability to assimilate procedural changes.

• Proficient in PC skills and capable of navigating multiple platforms.

• Familiarity with NAAA auction policies is highly desirable.

• Preferred experience in frame assessment or writing condition reports.

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

• A minimum of 5 years of related automotive or remarketing experience is required.

• Experience with Daybreak, AutoIMS, RDN, Manheim Market Report, and CSAToday.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Competence in web navigation and/or web-based applications.

• Proficient with personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and other general office equipment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.

• Life Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• 401K matching.

• Employee Stock Ownership Program, plus 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.