Centralized Vehicle Appraiser

DrivewayDriveway.comDriveway.com is where car buying and selling meets convenience—with no haggling, no pressure, and no leaving your couch. The definition of Auto Done Easy! We're the digital retail arm of Lithia & Driveway (LAD) and we're on a mission to make car ownership easy, transparent, and dare we say... enjoyable. Backed by a network of nearly 300 dealerships across the U.S, Driveway blends the best of tech and human touch to deliver a smarter, smoother experience. We're big on innovation, big on people, and always driving forward. Come ride with us!Centralized Vehicle AppraiserThe Centralized Vehicle Appraiser is responsible for reviewing electronic trade/sell submissions from customers and providing a swift and accurate purchase offer. Appraisers negotiate pricing, understand vehicle condition, the subsequent costs involved in reconditioning, and make financially sound purchasing decisions for the company.Location: RemotePay Range: The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 to $75,000. The anticipated hiring range is $60,000, with final compensation determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and overall alignment with the role.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for acquiring used-car inventory through, direct contacts, generated leads, and internet inquiries from customersAppraise vehicles, understand vehicle condition, negotiate price, make financially sound purchasing decisions, and ensures timely processing of all leadsResponsible for understanding retail trends and participating in the inventory planning processRequires working in a fast-paced team environment, being effective as a self-starter and working individually as needs dictateUnderstand market tendencies and the changes to the trends in all geographic areasEffectively utilize lead management toolsSkills and QualificationsStrong attention to detailSense of urgencyExcellent communicationTime ManagementExperience in procuring quality vehicles that meet company’s standards3 years experience in virtual vehicle appraisingEfficient in Microsoft OfficeBachelors degree preferredCompetenciesDoes the right thing, takes action and adapts to changeSelf-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows throughBelieves in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve resultsThrives on a team, stays positive, lives our valuesWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid HolidaysPTO: 80 hours front-loaded on day 1Short and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.*Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 poundsUp to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed. #J-18808-Ljbffr