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KIA · Irvine, CA

# Regional Auction Manager

Irvine, California, USA Full-time Manager or lead Sales 

Listed on KIA’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on KIA’s careers site →](https://careers-americas.kia.com/kus/job/Irvine-Regional-Auction-Manager-CA-92606/1434621900/)

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## Job description

"The primary responsibility of this position is to lead the auction sales for Kia America company-owned vehicles, Lemon Law buybacks, repurchase vehicles, and captive finance off-lease inventory. The role is responsible for maximizing vehicle value retention, improving sales velocity, managing aging units, optimizing wholesale performance, and reducing remarketing expenses through effective pricing, inventory management, channel strategy, and auction operations.

The position partners closely with Kia America Sales, Mobility & Remarketing leadership, captive finance remarketing teams, auction providers, transportation partners, and dealer networks to develop and execute vehicle disposition strategies. Responsibilities include auction performance management, dealer engagement initiatives, pricing recommendations, transportation and logistics oversight, vehicle condition and reconditioning standards, expense management, and analytics-driven decision-making that improves profitability and overall remarketing outcomes.

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## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: Under a day
- Location: Irvine, California, USA
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on KIA’s careers site →](https://careers-americas.kia.com/kus/job/Irvine-Regional-Auction-Manager-CA-92606/1434621900/)

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