Auction Specialist

OPENLANE, Inc.; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Benefits package

26 days leave

Remote work 2 days

Learning & development

International environment

Job summary

OPENLANE Europe is seeking an Auction Specialist in the Netherlands to manage end-to-end vehicle auctions, advise on pricing and strategy, and maximize sales while ensuring top-notch customer service. You will work with a diverse seller base including traders, fleets, leasing firms, and OEMs, ensuring efficient processes and strong market insight.

The role requires 0–3 years in automotive remarketing, Dutch fluency, and an analytical, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years experience in automotive industry or remarketing.
• Fluent in Dutch and proficient in English.
• Strong analytical and data-oriented mindset.
• Commercial mindset with regular seller contact.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end auction process and select vehicles for auction.
• Determine competitive pricing using market insights.
• Monitor performance, bid follow-up, and maximize sales.
• Perform risk analyses on bids, cancelled vehicles, and stock.
• Build relationships with customers across markets and provide expert advice.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient auction processes.

Skills

Dutch fluency

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Process oriented

Seller communication

Automotive knowledge

Job description

Who we are

At OPENLANE, we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We're a technology company, building the world's most advanced, and simple, digital marketplace for used vehicles. We're a data company, helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use. And we're an innovative company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. OPENLANE offers its customers the best digital marketplace for used cars in Europe. Our B2B clients enjoy operational excellence when working with us.

Our Values

• Driven Waybuilders: We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create and innovate.
• Relentless Curiosity: We seek to understand and improve our customers' experience.
• Smart Risk-Taking: We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.
• Fearless Ownership: We deliver what we promise and learn along the way

What are we looking for?

As an Auction Specialist at our office in Vianen (Netherlands) you are responsible for the management, follow-up, and operational execution of vehicle auctions, with the goal of maximizing sales results and customer satisfaction.

You work closely with a diverse portfolio of sellers, including traders, fleet owners, leasing companies, rental companies, and OEMs. By providing advice on auction strategy, pricing, and performance, you help customers achieve the best possible results.

With your commercial mindset, eye for detail, and proactive approach, you monitor auction performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure a smooth and successful auction process from start to finish.

What will you do?

As a key member of the Auction team, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end auction process by selecting vehicles and preparing them for auction.
• Determine competitive pricing using market insights and pricing tools.
• Monitor auction performance, follow up on bids, and maximize sales opportunities.
• Perform risk analyses on bids, cancelled vehicles, customer profiles, and stock.
• Build strong relationships with customers across your designated markets, providing expert advice and excellent service.
• Work closely with internal teams and follow best practices to ensure an efficient and seamless auction process.

Who Are You?

• You have 0 - 3 years experience in the automotive industry or automotive remarketing / leasing companies.
• You are passionate about cars and stay informed on market trends and models.
• You possess strong analytical skills and a data-oriented mindset.
• You have a commercial spirit and enjoy regular contact with sellers via phone and email.
• You are process-oriented and continuously seek efficiency improvements.
• You are fluent in Dutch and proficient in English.

PAY & BENEFITS

What's in it for you? At OPENLANE Europe, pay is determined based on role impact, experience, skills and internal fairness. In addition to the base salary, our package includes:

• Company bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package depending on the country of employment
• 26 days holiday
• Only roles that can be performed from an alternative work location are eligible for occasional remote work. In that case, working from home is allowed for up to a maximum of two days.
• Learning & development support
• Opportunity to work in a highly dynamic, international, and innovative environment

Are we the perfect match?

• Can you fulfill this vital function within our digital marketplace?
• Are you dedicated and able to communicate within a down-to-earth company where we highly believe in a can-do mentality?

OPENLANE is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.