Coordinator, Auction (ADESA)

<p><strong>About ADESA</strong></p> <p>ADESA, a Carvana-owned company, currently operates in over 50 locations throughout the US. Our auto auctions some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair, reconditioning, and 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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! <a href="https://vimeo.com/652202630/3ae8c047b6">Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA!</a></p> <p><strong>About the team and position</strong></p> <p>The ADESA team is looking for a passionate and driven <strong>Digital Auction Specialist </strong>(Coordinator, Auction) to join a dedicated group of functional experts focused on supporting and enhancing our digital auction operations across our auction locations.</p> <p>As a Digital Auction Specialist, you will play a key role in optimizing the ADESA Clear digital auction platform and ensuring smooth and efficient operations. You will collaborate with auction sites to validate marketing and merchandising within Clear, manage inventory, and improve speed to sale readiness.</p> <p>In this role, you will work closely with the ADESA Clear leadership and operations teams to implement best practices, drive consistency, and maximize the effectiveness of our digital auction platform. <em><strong>This position will require travel at least 60-70% of the time</strong></em>. </p> <p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p> <ul> <li>Contribute to the optimization of auction operations and the effective utilization of the ADESA Clear digital platform through regular site visits.</li> <li>Collaborate with operations, customers, and corporate teams to provide crucial feedback for the continuous improvement of the Clear product.</li> <li>Validate and ensure the effective implementation of Clear marketing and merchandising strategies across auction locations.</li> <li>Ensure proper merchandising of clear inventory, validating that sold cars are processed efficiently.</li> <li>Play a key role in enhancing the speed and quality of the vehicle readiness process, from initial acquisition to final staging.</li> <li>Analyze data and leverage reporting to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to mitigate bottlenecks.</li> <li>Develop operational playbooks by documenting effective processes and identifying opportunities for standardization across locations.</li> <li>Champion change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions and maximize the benefits of new Clear platform functionalities and process enhancements across all relevant teams.</li> <li>Drive employee and buyer adoption of the Clear platform through training, support, and outreach.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you should have</strong></p> <ul> <li>3-5 years of experience in field operations, project management, or a related role</li> <li>Willingness to travel 50-80% of the time</li> <li>Experience in managing and executing large-scale change initiatives with a focus on gaining buy-in, providing training, and supporting sustainable adoption at the operational level</li> <li>Ability to analyze data and identify trends to enhance digital auction performance</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deliver training and engage with teams at all levels</li> <li>Passion for fostering positive change and drivi ... (truncated, view full listing at source)