What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead, Wholesale Operations position at Carvana?
Wholesale Team Lead
Position Overview:
This team lead level position is responsible for managing a team of Inventory Associates as well as a portfolio of non-retail vehicles. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
What you'll be doing:
- Serve as a subject matter expert on vehicle trade intake operations and validation procedures
- Partner with Inspection Center staff on all aspects of the Carvana vehicle processes and procedures
- Monitor the transportation of all inbound and outbound wholesale inventory
- Trains and manages the team, providing coaching, feedback and mentorship
- Develop, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards
- Active participation in employee relations; regularly communicating and coaching employees
- Regularly participating in recruiting, communicating with external candidates
- Manages daily workload and goals
- Maintains lot integrity by accurately tracking vehicles and ensuring regular upkeep of facilities
- Actively participates in development and growth of the team
What the Job Requires:
To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no DUIs and no more than two moving violations in the last 3 years)
- Experience supervising/managing a team
- Ability to operate a computer and/or tablet
- Ability to work as a team player and interact with customers, managers and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, squat, and lift up to 40 lbs
- Ability to frequently drive
- Ability to push and pull in an environment that could be cold, hot, wet or noisy
- Ability and comfort to be around fumes or odors that are from vehicles under maintenance
- Ability to work in various weather conditions such as: rain, snow, heat, etc
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.