Auction Manager

The Manager, District Wholesale will direct the sale of Avis Budget Group (ABG) vehicles through all available channels within assigned area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating and providing guidance to Operations & Supply Chain for proper placement of sale vehicles at auctions or other channels. Work with National Car Sales Team to maintain consistent pricing to attain desired Division P & L and Fleet goals.

The position will be based out one of the following metropolitan areas: Phoenix, Southern California, or Northern California Bay Area.

What You'll Do:

• Directs sales of vehicles through all available channels within assigned area.

• Coordinates and provides guidance to Ops Sales & Supply Chain to achieve 'Right Car Right Place' for sale of vehicles at auctions and other channels.

• Attends auctions to sell cars, monitor market conditions and maintain reasonable inventory levels.

• Manages promotional sales events at various locations to optimize vehicle values.

• Coordinates with National Car Sales Team to adjust pricing when needed.

• Analyzes and collects competitive sales and pricing data.

• Monitor and enforce pricing for off rent vehicles, damaged/wrecked vehicles, commercial truck inventory, retail trade in vehicles and other inventory that becomes eligible for sale.

• Maintains positive relationships with auctions and potential buyers in assigned area.

• Resolves buyerdisputes/arbitrations.

• Tracks payments from all sales in region to ensure proper and timely proceeds receipt.

• Monitors inventory levels and holds selling locations accountable for all ABG inventory.

• Enforces and revises established vehicle sales policies as required.

• Negotiates sale, transport and repair fees with various vendors.

Perks You'll Get:

• Paid time off

• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance

• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages

• Contribute up to $260 as a tax free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses

• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in wholesale vehicle sales and familiarity with wholesale vehicle auction process strongly preferred.

• Previous experience with rental car or other fleet organizations preferred.

• Effective communication and creative issue resolution skills.

• Ability to successfully interact with vendors, customers and internal employees.

• Excellent computer skills with strong experience in Excel.

• Good Negotiation Skills.

• Ability to work with a sense of urgency.

• Strong Self-Motivator.

• Ability to organize and follow through on a wide variety of simultaneous tasks.

• Experience with AutoIMS preferred.

• Occasional travel required.