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Dan Cummins Auto ยท 3 days ago

Lead Appraiser

positionParis, KY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff

Dan Cummins Auto is a large-volume franchise dealer group specializing in new and used vehicles. They are seeking an experienced Lead Appraiser to oversee the appraisal department, ensuring compliance, production, and effective communication between teams to support vehicle acquisition and deal structuring.

AutomotiveRetailSales

Responsibilities

Own the daily production and results of the appraisal department
Schedule appraisers, track hours, and ensure proper coverage
Ensure all trade, sight-unseen, private-party, and service-drive appraisals are completed accurately and in accordance with company policy
Maintain open, proactive communication with the sales desk to support both used-vehicle and new-vehicle deal flow
Be fluid and solution-oriented in acquisition and trade negotiations
Ensure reconditioning expectations and cost-to-market discipline are reflected in every appraisal
Enforce strict compliance on all sight-unseen appraisals
Ensure daily execution of private-party, sight-unseen, and service-drive sourcing
Actively manage performance and immediately address compliance or execution gaps
Cost to Market (CTM): manage cost to market
Service Drive Outreach
Sourcing Performance: Meet or exceed monthly acquisition targets
Sight-Unseen Compliance: 100% adherence to policy and documentation standards
Look-to-Book Ratio

Qualification

Vehicle appraisalsUsed-vehicle acquisitionMarket pricingLeadershipCommunication skillsVAuto experiencePerformance-driven mindsetOrganizational skills

Required

Proven experience in vehicle appraisals and used-vehicle acquisition
Strong understanding of market pricing, reconditioning costs, and profitability drivers
Leadership mindset with the ability to hold teams accountable
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with sales leadership
Organized, disciplined, and performance-driven

Preferred

Experience with vAuto is preferred but not required; candidates must be willing and able to learn

Company

Dan Cummins Auto

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2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Chevrolet Dealer of the Year.
dateFounded in 1956
location
Paris, Ile-de-France, FRA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.dancummins.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Tony Klarakis
Chief Marketing Officer & Director of Strategy
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