Auction Manager

Cars & Bids

Auction Manager at Cars & Bids responsible for guiding sellers through the auction process. Proactively managing seller interactions and ensuring a successful auction experience.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own sellers end-to-end, from initial submission through a completed, sold auction
Proactively call, text, and email sellers to keep momentum, remove friction, and prevent drop-off
Help sellers gather all required materials and guide them through getting their car live on the site
Set realistic expectations and negotiate reserves, including helping sellers adjust pricing when market feedback requires it
Ensure listings are accurate, complete, and professionally presented in coordination with Editorial Team
Maintain urgency and accountability to maximize sell-through
Deliver fast, professional, high-touch support at all times

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven sales experience with consumer products, marketplaces, or auctions
Strong emotional intelligence and confidence
Passion for enthusiast cars and understanding of how car buyers and sellers think
Knowledge of vehicle transactions, documentation, and ownership processes
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and focused on follow-through
Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication skills
Thrives in fast-paced, performance-driven environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

True remote flexibility
Competitive compensation
Equity
Room to grow

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales experienceconsumer productsmarketplacesauctionsvehicle transactionsdocumentationownership processes

Soft Skills

emotional intelligenceconfidenceorganizational skillsdetail-orientedfollow-throughclear communicationpersuasive communication