Auction Manager Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Turn Minnesota's hardworking equipment into auction-ready opportunities-one inspection, photo, and conversation at a time!

From farms, construction sites, and transportation yards across Minnesota to equipment owners throughout the surrounding region, dependable machinery keeps communities and businesses moving. Purple Wave is looking for a detail-oriented, relationship-focused Heavy Equipment Inspector to serve as the boots on the ground for our online auction platform. You'll travel throughout the territory, work directly with sellers, and capture the accurate information, photos, videos, titles, and service records needed to create high-quality equipment listings. If you enjoy being in the field, know your way around heavy equipment, and take pride in delivering accurate work and a smooth customer experience, this is your opportunity to help turn valuable assets into auction success across Minnesota and beyond!

TheHeavy Equipment Inspector is responsible for collecting information and documentation from sellers of heavy equipment, vehicles, trucks, and trailers. The role involves filling out detailed and accurate listing sheets, taking photos and videos, obtaining service records and titles, and scheduling and completing data capture for equipment being sold on purplewave.com. The Field Operations Specialist will travel throughout the region and communicate effectively with sellers to ensure a smooth auction process.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate Purple Wave's auction process clearly and effectively to sellers.
• Schedule, complete, and document data capture for equipment being sold on purplewave.com.
• Gather and organize necessary information and documentation, including service records and titles.
• Complete detailed and accurate listing sheets and take high-quality photos and videos.
• Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner to heavy equipment owners, buyers, and sellers.
• Responsible for gathering and entering customer information and opportunities in CRM and other applications to maintain a high level of communication to all team members.
• Assist Marketing department with the creation of social media videos. Distribute promotional and marketing materials across various channels to effectively reach target audiences and enhance brand visibility.
• Support sellers in preparing assets for sale, including tasks such as but not limited to jump-starting vehicles, cleaning out assets, removing decals, and ensuring assets are presentation-ready and appealing to potential buyers.
• Undertake additional assigned duties as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or GED.
• Ability to travel extensively when required.
• Knowledge of fleet, heavy agriculture and construction equipment.
• Proficiency in various technologies, tools, and systems to gather and share information electronically.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent people skills and ability to maintain high ethical standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Not Required: Bid calling skills and auction experience.
• Candidates may be requested to complete position specific skills assessment testing.
• Spanish speaking bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Requires the ability to successfully complete a background check.
• Candidates must possess a valid state driver's license in compliance with the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction.

Working Settings:

• Full-time Salaried Exempt, not eligible for overtime.
• Flexibility in schedule and ability to work outside of standard business hours.
• Expected to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Please note that this position is physically demanding and requires regular climbing, lifting, and physical exertion. The Heavy Equipment Inspector will be required to climb on, over, and under heavy equipment and vehicles, and lift and move equipment and parts weighing up to 50 pounds.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary paid bi-weekly and commission paid monthly, estimated range of total compensation being $60,000-$90,000 annually. Commission structure is designed to reward high performance and offers potential for growth based on job performance and is not capped.
• Company vehicle provided.
• This position includes company-provided cell phone and computer equipment.
• Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 4% starting the first day of employment.
• Company-paid Life Insurance with options for supplemental coverage.
• Fully paid Short Term Disability provided by the Company.
• 3 Weeks of paid time off annually (details shared during onboarding).
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) - Eligible to purchase company stock at a discount after 90 days of employment, with enrollment opportunities each May and November.

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