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Hagerty is a company built by drivers for drivers. We put our members at the center of everything we do, and are dedicated to making it easier and more enjoyable for enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the machines they love. We're proud to be the world's largest insurer of collectible and enthusiast vehicles and are home to the Hagerty Drivers Club, the world's largest car club. Our Marketplace business presents live and digital sales across the U.S. and Europe, we host a number of driving events and concours, and our award-winning automotive journalists produce the most popular car magazine globally, alongside internationally awarded videos. We're committed to Never Stop Driving.

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As a Marketplace Specialist, you'll ensure every auction listing is accurate, rich in content and visually compelling. You'll communicate directly with sellers over email and phone to gather vehicle information, build auction listings, and curate high-quality photo galleries that showcase each car in its best light. This position is great for a motivated self-starter who needs little guidance to bring 4+ listings to market each day. Strong writing and research skills are critical as you will prepare the descriptions for our auctions.

What you'll do

• Writing unique auction descriptions that accurately describe our listings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sellers throughout the listing process.
• Collect and verify detailed information about vehicles, including specifications, service history, and ownership background.
• Create well-organized, engaging, and informative auction listings.
• Coordinate and organize vehicle photo submissions; ensure photo sets are complete, high-quality, and follow brand guidelines.
• Proven ability to relay the importance of professional photography to sellers to bring the best listings to market.
• Assist sellers with guidance on how to photograph and present their vehicles effectively.
• Provide sellers with critical feedback about how they can improve their listing.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure listings are launched on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records and track progress of each listing through internal systems.
• This role is responsible for hitting day-to-day business goals that contribute to our company targets.
• Coordination with sellers you are working with as well as the creation of listings.

This might describe you

• Strong online auction experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience in content creation, copywriting, or editorial work is a plus.
• Familiarity with photography basics and visual presentation best practices.
• Knowledge of or passion for classic/collector cars is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable with image file handling, resizing, cropping, basic editing.
• Ability to manage multiple listings at various stages with minimal oversight.
• Ability to edit and fact check listings
• Proven ability to navigate day-to-day problems with minimal oversight.
• Proven ability to create 4+ listings per day, with little dependence from team members.
• Broad knowledge of online auctions and the collector car market as a whole.

Other things to note

• This position is open to U.S. remote work. However, team members who reside within 20 miles of the Traverse City headquarters will follow a hybrid schedule, working from the office three days per week.
• Familiarity with public company requirements, including Sarbanes Oxley and key regulations, if applicable. For SOX compliant roles, responsible for designing, executing, and documenting internal controls where they have been identified as owners to prevent errors in financial reporting, processes, and business operations. Including attestation to the completeness, accuracy, and compliance of all financial reporting data, where applicable.

If you reside in the following jurisdictions: Illinois, Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, or Jersey City, New Jersey, Cincinnati or Toledo, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington, British Columbia, Canada please email recruiting@hagerty.comfor compensation, comprehensive benefits and the perks that set us apart.

At Hagerty, we share the road. We are an inclusive automotive community where all are welcomed, valued and belong regardless of race, gender, age, or car preference. We are united by our shared passion for driving, our commitment to preserve car culture for future generations and our desire to make a positive impact in the world.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!