Vehicle Condition Inspector

ACV Auctions; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking technology company that is transforming the automotive industry! As an Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction through meticulous vehicle inspections and reporting. This dynamic position offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment, where your passion for cars and customer service will shine. With a commitment to employee wellness and development, you will be part of a team that values trust, transparency, and positive experiences. If you are ready to make a difference and advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Multiple Medical Plans

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 1+ years in the automobile field with customer service experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle inspections and prepare condition reports.
• Partner with Territory Manager to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Automobile Knowledge

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Automotive Certification

Tools

Vehicle Inspection Tools

Smartphone Applications

Job description

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

Who we are:

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. ACV’s network of brands includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer*:

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including up to 15 vacation days per year (increasing with years of service), the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

*Part-time employees are not eligible for all benefits unless they meet hours requirements but are eligible to enroll in ACV’s 401k plan, for 6 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with an applicable state or local paid sick leave law.

Who we are looking for:

ACV Auctions is looking for an enthusiastic Inspector who has a knack for cars and wants an opportunity to join a growing company. Our Inspectors are the face of our company. They know a ton about cars, and love to talk about them - explaining to our clients what they need to know in a way they can understand. They have boundless energy and work tirelessly to ensure our clients get nothing but the best. Our inspectors are meticulous. Nothing gets by them. At ACV Auctions we pride ourselves on Trust, Transparency, Credibility, and Customer Service and our Inspectors deliver this to our customers every day.

What you will do:

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Partnering with a Territory Manager and a team of Inspectors, conducts inspections of vehicles at dealerships, auctions, and off-lease, to detect damage, missing parts and mechanical problems.
• Prepare and submit a report of vehicle condition, repair/replacement cost estimates, and related documentation.
• Help sales team up-sell or cross-sell services and products
• Interface regularly with our dealers to develop and ensure client satisfaction and build strong relationships.
• Travel to & from dealerships and homes to inspect, and write condition reports, list vehicles to sell on the auction platform.
• Take multiple, overall, and damage photos match them to a vehicle, and download them to the image server utilizing the company issued smart phone.
• List inspected wholesale vehicles utilizing ACV Auctions platform for bidding and purchasing.
• Sign up independent dealerships as buyers to utilize ACV Auctions digital platform.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• 1 year(s) Experience in the automobile field (body, paint and mechanical repair knowledge) with customer service background
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Problem solving aptitude to meet challenges with resourcefulness and innovative approaches.
• Proven success to work independently with minimal supervision while working in a team environment.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to understand customer needs and expectations.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required
• Knowledge of system capabilities, knowledge of needed/job-relevant software packages, and web-based applications.
• Ability to drive a manual & automatic transmission.
• Vision abilities required to properly identify small defects around and underneath vehicles.

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Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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