Assistant Auction General Manager - Auction Atlanta

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is responsible for driving Auto Nation Auction operations under the leadership of the General Manager. The AGM works closely with department managers, handles the logistics on sale day, works to maximize profits, tracks and manages budgets, provides hands‑on support to team, and ensures commercial customers needs are met. Lead the Future of Automotive Retail. At Auto Nation, innovation drives everything we do—from automotive retail to vehicle service to automotive finance.

As a Fortune 200 company, we’re looking for leaders who are ready to shape the future of automotive retail.

• National scale with entrepreneurial spirit
• Inclusive culture and diverse leadership
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities to make a real impact

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience
• Strategic thinking and execution skills
• Passion for innovation and people development
• Explore leadership opportunities at Auto Nation today.

• Collaborating with the General Manager (GM) and department managers to achieve Auction sales and financial goals while maintaining an efficient operation.
• Monitoring and managing all auction logistics and operations.
• Growing the business through actively seeking out new auction sales opportunities.
• Partnering with the Controller and General Manager in reviewing monthly forecasts.
• Building and maintaining relationships with customers while promoting the Auto Nation brand through communication on sale days, at customer’s place of business, and trade shows and industry events.
• Fostering open communication with Auction employees, and clearly communicating Auto Nation’s vision, mission and priorities both internally and externally.
• Preparing lists of VINs and other important information to provide to registration team.
• Assisting with preparation of annual budget by reviewing sales results, expenses and other financial data, such as payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other expenses.
• Setting up blocks and chairs, video recording and computer equipment, creating final run lists and highlighting auctioneer announcements on sale day.
• Planning staffing levels to ensure efficiency and effective customer service.
• Monitoring and ensuring proper transparency around the wholesale of vehicles with open recalls.
• Communicating with internal customers, handling calls from internal customers at Auto Nation stores.
• Handling warranties, arbitration, etc.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Auction experience required.
• Proven experience in auction management with emphasis in both operations and sales preferred.
• Strong financial, sales and business acumen required.