Field Vehicle Condition Inspector & Reports Pro

Colonial Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ACV Auctions seeks an enthusiastic Inspector with a knack for cars to join our growing team. Inspectors are the face of our company, delivering Trust, Transparency, Credibility, and Customer Service every day.

You will inspect vehicles at dealerships, auctions, and off-lease, prepare condition reports, and help the sales team with upsell opportunities. Travel to dealerships and private locations as needed; strong communication required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the automobile field (body, paint and mechanical repair) with customer service background.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to work outside in the elements for extended periods.
• Problem solving with resourcefulness and innovative approaches.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while in a team.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to understand customer needs and expectations.
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Knowledge of system capabilities and web-based applications.
• Ability to perform manual labor such as standing for extended periods, lifting 25 lbs+, bending, and squatting.
• Ability to drive a manual & automatic transmission.
• Vision abilities to identify small defects around and underneath vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Partner with a Territory Manager and Inspectors; conduct inspections of vehicles at dealerships, auctions, and off-lease to detect damage and mechanical problems.
• Prepare and submit a report of vehicle condition, repair/replacement cost estimates, and related documentation.
• Help sales team upsell or cross-sell services and products.
• Interface regularly with dealers to develop client satisfaction and build relationships.
• Travel to and from dealerships and homes to inspect and write condition reports.
• Take multiple damage photos matching them to a vehicle and upload to the image server.
• List inspected wholesale vehicles on ACV Auctions platform for bidding and purchasing.
• Sign up independent dealerships as buyers to utilize the platform.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive experience

Customer service

Independent worker

English proficiency

Job description

ACV Auctions seeks an enthusiastic Inspector with a knack for cars to join our growing team. Inspectors are the face of our company, delivering Trust, Transparency, Credibility, and Customer Service every day.

You will inspect vehicles at dealerships, auctions, and off-lease, prepare condition reports, and help the sales team with upsell opportunities. Travel to dealerships and private locations as needed; strong communication required.