Auctions/Valuation Research Specialist

Pricing Research

• Research vehicle submissions by gathering real-world pricing data and identifying market trends
• Evaluate vehicle history, taking into consideration vehicle type, specifications, originality, and modifications along with condition and operational status.
• Identify a range of sale prices of similar vehicles.

Reserve Recommendation

• Deliver a reasonable reserve recommendation that sellers will accept while maximizing our sell-through rate

Market Trends

• Correctly identify collector-car market trends by using all the analytical tools at their disposal
• Closely observe Hemmings Marketplace performance
• Follow published analysis in the field and its relationship to general economic trends.
• Report overall market analysis as needed or requested by the rest of the Auctions team regarding changes in market trends.

Analytics Focus

• Leverage the research process to use our own historical data to refine and improve our processes and estimations.

Automotive Knowledge –

• Automotive expertise to understand the context and importance of different components and deliver accurate research and estimates.
• Familiarity with a breadth of popular collector-car makes and models
• Basic understanding of parts and systems for modern and vintage automobiles, including accurate identification of powertrain systems, options packages, and body styles; and other similar automotive knowledge.

Data Analysis

• Knowledge of and ability to aggregate, organize and interpret data from multiple, sometimes disparate sources and parse that data for the specific output intended, whether for an auction reserve recommendation or a valuation report.
• Ability to properly configure the data for sharing with internal users, such as market trend reports or specific data requested by team members as needed.

Digital Expertise

• Well versed in the use of digital technology platforms and broad internet usage.
• Capacity to develop or aid in the development of tools and process in collaboration with colleagues throughout the Auctions team and Hemmings in general
• Experience leveraging digital tools to manage customer workflows (CRM, CMS, etc.) and expertise in standard digital business tools (Word, Excel, Email, etc.)

The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, plenty of self-motivation and a desire to be part of a growing, successful team dedicated to making the Hemmings Marketplace the go-to destination for buying and selling collector cars.