Remarketing Auction Representative

Westlake Financial; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Remarketing Auction Representative to manage repossessed vehicle inventory and vendor relationships. This role involves maximizing net recovery through effective management and compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and have a Bachelor’s degree along with relevant experience in automotive remarketing.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans

Flexible Spending Account

401K matching

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Wellness Programs

Career Path Opportunities

Paid Vacations Days

Paid Sick days

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5 years of related automotive/remarketing experience required.
• Experience with vehicle valuation and reconditioning assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage repossessed vehicle inventory and auction vendor relationships.
• Monitor vendor performance and manage regional inventory.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Daybreak

AutoIMS

RDN

Manheim Market Report

CSAToday

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Remarketing Auction Representative

Lexington, KY| Home office

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for managing repossessed vehicle inventory and associated auction vendor relationships, and is the primary point of contact for vehicle assessment and reconditioning, sale preparation, vehicle valuation and sale decisions. The primary objective of this position is to maximize net recovery through the management of auction vendors and vehicle inventory, facilitating the timely, effective, and compliant preparation and sale of repossessed inventory, while avoiding unnecessary expense or delay, and ensuring adherence to company requirements by service providers.

Remarketing Auction Representative

Lexington, KY| Home office

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for managing repossessed vehicle inventory and associated auction vendor relationships, and is the primary point of contact for vehicle assessment and reconditioning, sale preparation, vehicle valuation and sale decisions. The primary objective of this position is to maximize net recovery through the management of auction vendors and vehicle inventory, facilitating the timely, effective, and compliant preparation and sale of repossessed inventory, while avoiding unnecessary expense or delay, and ensuring adherence to company requirements by service providers.

This position works closely with auction management and staff, as well as various functions within the Remarketing Department and other internal departments as both service provider and service recipient.

The successful candidate must be self-directed in work prioritization, be able to work seamlessly between various databases, and demonstrate sound decision-making across a broad scope of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. This candidate must understand how their performance impacts other functions and the company, overall. All duties must be performed in accordance with Westlake policies and procedures, as well as any applicable state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively monitor and manage vendor performance, including adherence to company guidelines, and provide corrective actions / recommendations
• Manage regional inventory, including monitoring transport status, reviewing certification inspections, vehicle grading, reconditioning estimates, and sale preparation, and approving sale bids
• Conduct on-site reviews of auction procedures, inventory prep, and sale effectiveness
• Organize regular vendor status meetings with auction management and relevant staff, reviewing scorecards and other reporting, and coordinate follow-up on all performance deficiencies
• Negotiate arbitration claims, as necessary, with consultation of senior management
• Identify and execute market arbitrage opportunities
• Audit auction expenses and announcements
• Maintain and report travel-related expenses in accordance with company policies
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & LICENSES:

• Experience with vehicle valuation, reconditioning assessment, and wholesale remarketing channels
• Understanding of macro and region-level social/economic activity, seasonality, and key automotive trends as it relates to used vehicle pricing
• Ability to work independently with time constraints and competing deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility in job functionality and ability to assimilate procedural changes
• Good PC skills, ability to work with multiple platforms
• Familiarity with NAAA auction policies highly desirable
• Experience in frame assessment or condition report writing preferred
  
  
  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or college equivalent experience preferred
• 5 years of related automotive/remarketing experience required
  
  
  

MACHINES, OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE:

• Daybreak, AutoIMS, RDN, Manheim Market Report, CSAToday
• Web navigation and/or web-based applications
• Personal computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Copier, Faxing & other general office supplies
  
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacations Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)
• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet
  
  
  

Acknowledgment

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative

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