Auctioneer - Carvana
San Diego, CA
About the Job
Hiring Immediately, APPLY NOW!!
THURSDAYS for approximately 5 hours
About Us
ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.
We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do.
We’re excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA!
Role and Team
- Reporting to the General Manager or designated manager, provide quality professional assistance to the auctioneer during an auction sale. Interact with dealers to establish a good customer relationship, enhance vehicle sales and respond to customer questions and problems that may occur. Perform all duties assigned by the General Manager or designated manager. Must know, practice and ensure that company policies and procedures and state or federal laws are followed at all times by persons under their jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Provide prompt and courteous service: both on the phone and in person.
- Demonstrate friendliness and proper phone etiquette with every customer.
- Maintain a professional appearance and a neat work environment consistent with the Handbook.
- Make sure customers receive prompt, efficient and courteous attention from all employees.
- Resolve any customer complaints in a friendly, courteous manner and advise the General Manager or designated manager of all serious complaints or incidences.
- Provide the highest quality of “salesmanship” during the auction sale to insure that a fair market price is received for each vehicle offered
- Interact with dealers before and after sale to establish a good customer relationship, enhance sale attendance and create an enthusiastic environment
- Liaise between dealers and appropriate auction personnel to resolve questions or problems that may occur
- Practice and promote teamwork at all times. Set a good personal example of attitude and performance.
- Advise the General Manager or designated manager and Facilities of all breakdowns and maintenance immediately. Ensure good routine preventive maintenance.
- Make sure all area conditions do not threaten employee or customer safety.
- Respond to and follow proper procedures on employee and customer accidents, injuries, and loss or damage to any property.
- Report all incidents properly and immediately to the General Manager or designated manager.
Qualifications
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- One (1) to three (3) years experience as an auctioneer
- Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Must have the ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.
ADESA Benefits and Perks
Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!
Other Requirements
To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
- The physical activity requirements of the position range from Light to Medium Physical Work.
- Frequent – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
- Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations
- Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, Machine Operators (including inspection) positions.
Physical Working Conditions
This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors and dusts associated with internal and external service station/convenience food and petroleum dispensing operations.
- Note: Refer to the Handbook and Policy Manuals for important addendum requirements to all job descriptions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
Legal Stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.