Remarketing Auction Representative

Westlake Financial; Seattle (WA); Remoto; USD 85.000 - 92.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

Employee stock ownership program

Descrizione del lavoro

Westlake Financial in Seattle is seeking a Regional Asset Manager to oversee repossessed vehicle inventory and related auction vendor relationships, driving net recovery and compliant sale preparation. You will assess vehicles, coordinate reconditioning, and set sale strategies to maximize value.

This role requires strong analytical skills, independent work habits, and effective communication across internal teams.

Competenze

• Experience in vehicle valuation, reconditioning assessment, and wholesale remarketing channels.
• Understanding of regional automotive pricing trends and market dynamics.
• Ability to work independently under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Flexibility to assimilate procedural changes and adapt to new processes.
• Proficient PC skills and ability to work across multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with NAAA auction policies is highly desirable.
• Experience in frame assessment or condition report writing is a plus.

Mansioni

• Actively monitor and manage vendor performance, including adherence to company guidelines and corrective actions.
• Manage regional inventory, including transport status, inspections, grading, reconditioning estimates, sale prep, and approving sale bids.
• Conduct on-site reviews of auction procedures, inventory prep, and sale effectiveness.
• Organize regular vendor status meetings and review scorecards and reporting; coordinate follow-up on deficiencies.
• Negotiate arbitration claims with senior management guidance.
• Identify and execute market arbitrage opportunities.
• Audit auction expenses and announcements.
• Maintain and report travel-related expenses per company policies.

Conoscenze

Vehicle valuation

Reconditioning assessment

Wholesale remarketing

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

PC skills

NAAA policies

Frame assessment

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree or college equivalent experience

5 years of automotive/remarketing experience

Strumenti

Daybreak

AutoIMS

RDN

Manheim Market Report

CSAToday

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Regional Asset Manager

Seattle, WA | Remote

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

PAY PLAN:

• $85,000-92,000 per year
• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $14.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Program, Daily Team Exercises
• Westlake University, Certification Programs
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• AT&T Wireless Discounts
• Employee Loan Assistance
• Paid Vacations Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• Rental Car Discounts
• Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet – pay advance

Acknowledgement

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