Regional Asset Manager
Salt Lake City, UT | Remote
POSITION SUMMARY :
This position is responsible for managing repossessed vehicle inventory and associated auction vendor relationships and is the primary point of contact for vehicle assessment and reconditioning, sale preparation, vehicle valuation, and sale decisions. The primary objective of this position is to maximize net recovery through the management of auction vendors and vehicle inventory, facilitating the timely, effective, and compliant preparation and sale of repossessed inventory, while avoiding unnecessary expense or delay, and ensuring adherence to company requirements by service providers.
This position works closely with auction management and staff, as well as various functions within the Remarketing Department and other internal departments as both service provider and service recipient.
The successful candidate must be self-directed in work prioritization, be able to work seamlessly between various databases and demonstrate sound decision-making across a broad scope of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. This candidate must understand how their performance impacts other functions and the company, overall. All duties must be performed in accordance with Westlake policies and procedures, as well as any applicable state and federal regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Actively monitor and manage vendor performance, including adherence to company guidelines, and provide corrective actions / recommendations
- Manage regional inventory, including monitoring transport status, reviewing certification inspections, vehicle grading, reconditioning estimates, and sale preparation, and approving sale bids
- Conduct on-site reviews of auction procedures, inventory prep, and sale effectiveness
- Organize regular vendor status meetings with auction management and relevant staff, reviewing scorecards and other reporting, and coordinate follow-up on all performance deficiencies
- Negotiate arbitration claims, as necessary, with consultation of senior management
- Identify and execute market arbitrage opportunities
- Audit auction expenses and announcements
- Maintain and report travel-related expenses in accordance with company policies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & LICENSES :
Experience with vehicle valuation, reconditioning assessment, and wholesale remarketing channelsUnderstanding of macro and region-level social / economic activity, seasonality, and key automotive trends as it relate to used vehicle pricingAbility to work independently with time constraints and competing deadlinesDetail-oriented with strong organizational skillsEffective and professional written and verbal communication skillsFlexibility in job functionality and ability to assimilate procedural changesGood PC skills, ability to work with multiple platformsFamiliarity with NAAA auction policies is highly desirableExperience in frame assessment or condition report writing preferredEDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor’s Degree or college equivalent experience preferred5 years of related automotive / remarketing experience requiredMACHINES, OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE :
Daybreak, AutoIMS, RDN, Manheim Market Report, CSATodayWeb navigation and / or web-based applicationsPersonal computer : Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookCopier, Faxing & other general office suppliesPAY RATE :
80,000 - $90,000 per year.The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.BENEFITS :
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefitsLife Insurance and Long-term disability plansFlexible Spending Account401K matchingEmployee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matchingWellness ProgramsMetro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)Career Path OpportunitiesDiscounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and AttractionsAnnual Flu ShotPaid Vacations DaysPaid Sick daysPaid holidaysHGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas, TX office)Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase ProgramUKG WalletAcknowledgment
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and / or interview process should notify a representative