Automotive Auction Specialist (m/f/d)

Padua, Italy

ApplyDo you want to play an important role in transforming how cars are traded in the future?

We are looking for a new colleague to join us in this newly created role as Automotive Auction Specialist (m/f/d) for Italy. The position will be based at our office in Padova.

We are the emerging European leader in digital dealer-to-dealer trading. AutoProff was established in 2013 to digitize B2B vehicle trading, helping car dealers grow sales and improve profits from used car trading.

AND we are part of the Autoscout24 Group.

About the role
On AutoProff many cars are published every day from Italian dealers. And traded across EU. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring auctions and platform success.

You will be working in team with Sales and Customer Support to ensure one voice approach to the customers.

Let's dive into your key responsibilities

• Be a point of reference for our customers all along the way during the auction process.
• Ensure that auction prices and guaranteed prices are defined as quickly and accurately as possible for the best success of the platform.
• Daily monitor the progress of the auctions in order to optimize transactions on the platform.
• Work in Team with your Digital Car Trading Specialist teammates to ensure you do achieve together challenging operational targets (# of cars on auction, # of cars sold, % of Sales Rate, # of bids, etc.).
• Support and manage customer complaints in coordination and collaboration with the various Teams involved.

The need-to-have skills

• Knowledge of the automotive market (makes, models, prices, etc.).
• Preferred background in the Automotive market (dealerships or automakers or consulting firms specializing in the field).
• Strong and proven analytical and data management skills.
• A systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Used to work with digital tools and great ability to quickly get acquainted with new systems.
• Good time management skills and strong propensity for teamwork.
• Good communication skills, and fluent in English
• Really enjoy championing a truly productive team spirit

You will thrive in this role if you

• Have experience in price definition in the automotive space.
• Have previous experience in customer facing operational roles.
• Are goal-oriented and ambitious and want to further develop your experience and competencies.
• Thrive in a dynamic work environment with high pace and high energy.
• No ego in the room but think team.

About AutoProff
AutoProff is a fully transparent digital B2B vehicle platform where professionals can seamlessly and securely sell and buy vehicles directly via AutoProff’s online auction, with a unique range of integrated on-demand trading services (including on-site car appraisal, wholesale price guidance, guaranteed minimum pricing, secure escrow-based trading, and car transportation) or sell cars via AutoProff’s fully managed, end-to-end selling service.

AutoProff also provides C2B web solutions for dealerships, internal digital trading solutions for larger dealership groups and their ecosystems, as well as dedicated enterprise solutions for leasing, rental and insurance firms. More information on www.autoproff.com

Since August 2022, AutoProff is part of AutoScout24 family. Together AutoScout24 and AutoProff offers fully integrated C2B-B2B-B2C used car trading solution to European customers.