Job description
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 Managerto 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
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.