**NO AUCTION EXPERIENCE NEEDED**Attention all equipment enthusiasts with an eye for detail and a passion for adventure! Purple Wave, the trailblazer in the used equipment online auction industry, presents an exhilarating opportunity for you. Picture this: you, as the intrepid Auction Equipment Specialist (aka Auction Specialist), embarking on an assigned epic expedition through the vast landscapes of North Central Texas. Your mission? Dive deep into the engines, scrutinize the specs, and capture the hidden features of heavy equipment, vehicles, trucks, and trailers using captivating pictures and videos. As a valued member of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate closely with Territory Managers and sellers to ensure precise documentation, meticulous listings, and seamless communication. Let's showcase why Purple Wave is the trusted online auction source for used equipment, one engine, spec, and feature at a time. Get ready to capture the hearts of our customers with every video, picture, and description posted online! So, dust off your boots, embrace the spirit of adventure, and join us on a journey that will ignite your passion and unleash your expertise in the thrilling world of heavy machinery. 

The Auction Equipment Specialist, also known as an Auction Specialist, 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 Equipment Field Inspector/Auction 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
• 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 assessments
• Applicants must be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Requires the ability to satisfactorily complete a background check
• Candidates must possess a valid state driver's license.

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 Equipment Field Inspector/Auction Specialist 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 combined compensation is $55,000-$65,000 annually. Commission structure is designed to reward high performance and offers potential for growth based on job performance.
• Company vehicle provided
• Monthly phone stipend in accordance with the Company’s cell phone policy, currently $120/month
• Health, Dental, and Vision starting the first of the month after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) plan with an employer match up to 4% starting the first day of employment
• Company-paid Life Insurance benefit of $25,000 with options to add more through employee contribution starting the first of the month after 60 days of employment
• Personal Time Off (PTO) annual amount of 120 hours which is prorated based on the number of days between the 60th day of employment and the end of the calendar year
• Eligible to participate in the Restricted Stock Unit program following the completion of two (2) years of service.