EV Trade-In Valuation & Analytics Lead

Lucid Motors; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Trade-In Valuation Analyst to support the expansion of our in-house trade-in program. You will manage vehicle valuations, acquisition support, pricing analysis, and operational execution across the trade-in lifecycle.

You will influence profitability and customer experience by delivering accurate valuations, coordinating workflows, and partnering with Sales, Service, and Finance teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Experience in EV remarketing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of automotive remarketing, vehicle valuation, wholesale, fleet, auction, finance, or trade-in operations experience.
• Strong understanding of vehicle appraisal methodologies, market pricing, and wholesale channels.
• Experience working with vehicle history reports, auction data, and valuation tools.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing large data sets.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade-in valuations for Lucid and non-Lucid vehicles using market intelligence, auction data, vehicle history reports, and pricing tools.
• Review vehicle condition information, ownership history, title status, accident reports, and market demand factors.
• Provide accurate and timely trade-in offers that balance customer conversion, inventory needs, and profitability targets.
• Support lease return valuation activities and downstream remarketing decisions.
• Coordinate vehicle intake, transportation, title follow-up, and disposition activities.
• Partner with Sales, Delivery, Service, Transaction Operations, Title Operations, and external vendors to resolve trade-in escalations.
• Monitor trade-in workflows and identify opportunities to reduce cycle times and improve customer experience.
• Ensure all transactions comply with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Analyze auction trends, wholesale values, retail demand, and EV market conditions to improve valuation accuracy.
• Track key operational metrics including conversion rates, acquisition costs, vehicle turn times, gross profit, and inventory aging.
• Develop reports and insights that support pricing strategy and business planning.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Support training and coaching for field teams on trade-in processes and valuation best practices.
• Participate in system enhancement projects and user acceptance testing for trade-in platforms and tools.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for valuation strategy, trade acquisition, and vehicle disposition.

Skills

Automotive remarketing

Vehicle valuation

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Lucid Motors is seeking a Trade-In Valuation Analyst to support the expansion of our in-house trade-in program. You will manage vehicle valuations, acquisition support, pricing analysis, and operational execution across the trade-in lifecycle.

You will influence profitability and customer experience by delivering accurate valuations, coordinating workflows, and partnering with Sales, Service, and Finance teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Experience in EV remarketing is a plus.