Lead Remarketing Advisor, Auction

Rivian Automotive; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Lead Remarketing Advisor, Auction to own North American trade-in and remarketing operations. You will shape valuation frameworks, pricing models, and partner ecosystems while driving cost-to-serve improvements and customer experience.

The role requires a strategic leader with automotive/tech operations experience, and the ability to scale processes across the US and Canada. Travel and cross-functional leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of leadership in high-volume vehicle valuation and remarketing
• Experience with OEM or dealer remarketing a plus
• Cross-functional collaboration across departments and stakeholders
• Ability to translate data into action plans using Excel/Databricks/Tableau
• Willing to travel up to 50% and work weekends/holidays as needed
• EV/Automotive ecommerce familiarity a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic vision and operational architecture for trade-in and remarketing
• Oversee valuation framework and pricing algorithms to balance demand and profitability
• Direct non-Rivian wholesale channels and auction networks to optimize yield
• Create executive dashboards, reviews, and risk analyses on inventory and vendor performance
• Align trade-in strategy with company growth and delivery targets
• Manage external partner relationships and coach teams on SOPs
• Collaborate with Delivery, Service, Logistics and Customer Engagement teams
• Communicate the vision and ensure team alignment across markets
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost-to-serve

Skills

Vehicle valuation

Auction strategy

Logistics

DMV operations

Cross-functional

Data analysis

Salesforce

Travel readiness

Tools

Excel

Databricks

Tableau

Smartsheet

Salesforce

Google Suite

Job description

About Rivian

Rivianis on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

As a Lead Remarketing Advisor, Auction, you will lead and define our North American trade-in and remarketing operational strategy, driving cross-functional alignment across valuation, logistics, transportation, storage, and disposition channels.

This position requires a management-level strategic leader with an established track record of transforming automotive or technology operations. You will architect scalable operational models, establish long-term partner ecosystems, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to minimize total cost-to-serve while elevating customer experience.

The ideal candidate is a results-oriented individual with a passion for process improvement. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and support broader company initiatives.

Join our team as we redefine the remarketing industry and continue to build a world-class operation.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic vision and operational architecture for complex, high-ambiguity trade-in and remarketing challenges across current and future markets.
• Oversee the overarching trade-in valuation framework and pricing algorithms to balance vehicle demand generation with portfolio profitability.
• Direct non-Rivian wholesale disposition channels and auction networks to optimize yield and inventory turnover.
• Establish executive dashboards, operational reviews, and strategic risk analyses regarding vehicle inventory health and vendor partner performance.
• Partner with Remarketing leadership and cross-functional teams to align trade-in strategy with broader company growth and delivery targets.
• Manage, train, and guide external partner relationships for the success of Rivian.
• Utilize functional, analytic, and technical experts to get a holistic view of initiatives and strategy; goes the extra mile to ensure all decisions and planning is complete with relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Trailblaze new processes in both the United States and Canada as Rivian continues expanding deliveries into new markets.
• Work with Delivery Operations, Service Operations, Customer Engagement, Logistics, and other internal departments to uphold the process, SOP’s, and documentation to enable Remarketing support.
• Be an agent of change that owns effective communication of company messages; ensures that the entire team is informed of the vision of our business.
• Create clear tactics and action steps when developing high level strategy, coach team to success through a combination of open questions, effective listening, and accountability to both goals and the team success.
• Develop and maintain relationships across the organization; make yourself available to assist others with their initiatives and companywide goals.
• Train and mentor team members and partners on best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Possess both strong and professional communication capabilities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive leadership and operational experience in high-volume vehicle valuation, auction disposition strategy, transportation & logistics, DMV operations, and enterprise remarketing
• Prior OEM or Dealer Remarketing experience a plus
• Experience working cross-functionally with multiple departments and key stakeholders
• Ability to maintain a constant feedback loop on developing processes while working creatively to independently problem solve
• Experience in analyzing reports; creating action plans based on data using tools like Excel, Databricks, Tableau, and internal reporting to identify trends and drive results Prior experience with EV and Automotive Ecommerce
• Expert Proficiency with Microsoft suite, Google Suite, Smartsheet, Salesforce to create spreadsheets, documents, and presentations
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% based on business demands
• Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed to support retail sales operations Readiness to climb (literal & figurative) mountains to deliver the best trade-in experience on the planet

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $92,200 to $120,000 for Georgia based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy and Technology

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

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