Auction Representative

Hankey Group

Auction Representative managing off-lease vehicle inventory and vendor relationships for CULA. Responsible for vehicle assessment, sale preparation, and maximizing net retention.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Travel to auction locations two to three days per week to sell vehicles on behalf of CULA
Monitor and manage vendor performance, ensuring adherence to company standards and identifying corrective actions when needed
Negotiate vehicle sales directly with dealers
Manage consignment relationships with vehicle dealers
Oversee inventory management including transport status monitoring, certification inspection reviews, vehicle grading, reconditioning estimate approvals, sale preparation, and bid approvals
Conduct onsite reviews of auction procedures, inventory preparation, and sale effectiveness
Organize and facilitate vendor performance meetings with auction management and staff
Review vendor scorecards and reporting and coordinate follow-up actions on performance deficiencies
Negotiate arbitration claims in collaboration with senior management
Identify and execute market arbitrage opportunities
Audit auction expenses and vehicle announcements
Maintain and report travel-related expenses in accordance with company policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with vehicle valuation, reconditioning assessments, and wholesale remarketing channels
Understanding of automotive market trends, seasonality, and used vehicle pricing dynamics
Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
Strong PC and system navigation skills
Familiarity with NAAA auction policies strongly preferred
Experience in frame assessment or condition report writing preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
Minimum of 5 years of automotive remarketing or related industry experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Rental Car Discounts
Dell Member Purchase Program
UKG Wallet

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Hard Skills & Tools

Vehicle GradingInventory ManagementAuction ProceduresCondition Report WritingMarket Arbitrage

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationAdaptabilityIndependence