Auction Manager

Auction Manager

Location: Remote in the United States
Type: Full-time

Compensation: $70,000 USD + commission, equity & benefits

Join the Team That’s Shaping the Future of Online Car Auctions

Cars & Bids is the fastest-growing online auction platform for modern enthusiast cars. Since launching in 2020, we’ve hosted over 40,000 auctions, sold over $900 million in vehicles, and built a deeply engaged community of buyers and sellers.

We’re hiring an Auction Manager to join our growing team.

This is a seller-facing, consultative sales-driven role. You will personally own a portfolio of sellers and be accountable for guiding each one across the finish line - from submission to a successful auction result.

This role is ideal for someone who has a deep passion for enthusiast cars and thrives on building relationships and helping people have a phenomenal auction experience.

What You’ll Do

• Own sellers end-to-end, from initial submission through a completed, sold auction
• Proactively call, text, and email sellers to keep momentum, remove friction, and prevent drop-off
• Help sellers gather all required materials and guide them through getting their car live on the site
• Set realistic expectations and negotiate reserves, including helping sellers adjust pricing when market feedback requires it
• Ensure listings are accurate, complete, and professionally presented in coordination with Editorial Team
• Maintain urgency and accountability to maximize sell-through
• Deliver fast, professional, high-touch support at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Proven sales experience with consumer products, marketplaces, or auctions
• Strong emotional intelligence and confidence
• Passion for enthusiast cars and understanding of how car buyers and sellers think
• Knowledge of vehicle transactions, documentation, and ownership processes
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and focused on follow-through
• Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication skills
• Thrives in fast-paced, performance-driven environments

Why Cars & Bids

We’re a small, dedicated team with a big reach - and we’re just getting started. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• The chance to make a real impact at a fast-growing company
• Direct ownership of outcomes with uncapped commission upside
• A team of fellow car lovers who take pride in their work and value accountability, results, and great customer experiences
• Direct influence on the quality and credibility of the Cars & Bids marketplace
• True remote flexibility, competitive compensation, equity, and room to grow

Sound Like a Good Fit?

We’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help ensure every Cars & Bids seller has a world-class experience.

Note that your application requires you to provide the following:

• A link to your favorite Cars & Bids listing
• One suggestion for how the listing could be improved
• Description of a role you have had in the past that required working with customers over the phone