Associate Director, Auction Operations - West Region
Carvana · Seattle, WA
Posted 15 days ago · $150,000-180,000
or apply directly on Carvana's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Carvana's roles stay open a median of 34 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 48% of Carvana's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Carvana
- high 635 stale, 318 reposted of 1,810 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3562 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-18
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Carvana's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Carvana.
About this role
The Associate Director of Auction Operations will lead a team of General Managers across multiple auction sites, providing senior-level direction to support business goals and initiatives. This role involves significant travel, up to 60%, to ensure effective site support and operational efficiency. The position requires strategic planning, relationship building, and mentoring of team members while managing complex operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Carvana as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Must live in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone or be open to relocating
- Ability to travel up to 60% of the time
- Minimum of 8 years of experience leading complex business transformation initiatives
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of leading operations, specifically Auction Operations
- Demonstrated expertise in operational, sales, and financial processes
Nice to have
- Knowledge and understanding of key operations principles (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma)
- Experience in high-volume environments
- Strategic data analysis skills
What you get
- Competitive Pay
- Quality Benefits
- Holiday and Paid Time Off
- Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs
- Matching 401(k)
- Career Path Opportunities
Worth weighing
- High travel requirement (75%)
- Role involves managing remote teams
- Fast-paced and competitive industry environment
- No specific mention of work-life balance
Summarised from Carvana's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Carvana on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-18. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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