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Openlane

Openlane

51-200 employees

Online marketplace for wholesale vehicle transactions

No salary listed

Junior, Mid

St. John's, NL, Canada

Category
Security & Protective Services
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 1-3 years experience in a Security role is preferred
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • A valid Drivers’ license is required
  • Valid BST license (if required in province)
  • Basic computer & smartphone skills
  • Experience working outside in all weather conditions
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Provide excellent customer service by assisting dealers with various procedures and requests in an efficient and timely manner
  • Ensure site security by maintaining the auction perimeter and verifying proper clearance for personnel and customers, transporters, and supply companies
  • Responsible for completing vehicle check-in/check-out as per established procedures, using a handheld device
  • Ensure vehicles are processed with window stickers and GPS transponders
  • Look up AuctionTrac data for customers, guiding them to where the inventory is located
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to drive both standard & automatic transmissions
  • Bilingual in French/English

Openlane operates an online marketplace specifically designed for car dealers in the wholesale automotive market. The platform allows dealers to buy and sell vehicles in bulk, providing access to a wide inventory that includes dealer trades, commercial vehicles, and off-lease exclusives. Openlane simplifies the buying process by offering detailed vehicle reports, which help dealers understand the condition and history of the vehicles they are purchasing, thereby reducing risk and guesswork. Unlike many competitors, Openlane focuses on transparency and ease of use, ensuring that dealers can make informed decisions. The company generates revenue through transaction fees for listings and sales, as well as additional services like vehicle inspections. The main goal of Openlane is to enhance the efficiency and profitability of car dealers by providing them with a comprehensive and user-friendly platform.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Automated Absolute Sale tool optimizes inventory turnover for dealers.
  • Migration to AWS cloud services improves platform scalability and reliability.
  • Sale of non-core units focuses resources on core digital marketplace operations.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging online marketplaces may erode Openlane's market share.
  • Economic downturns could reduce vehicle inventory and transaction volumes.
  • Dependency on AWS introduces risk of service disruptions affecting operations.

What makes Openlane unique

  • Openlane offers a comprehensive online marketplace for wholesale automotive transactions.
  • The platform provides detailed vehicle reports, reducing risk for car dealers.
  • Code Boost IQ enhances vehicle inspection with AI-driven OBD2 intelligence.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Stock Titan
Apr 22nd, 2025
OPENLANE Names Brad Herring Chief Financial Officer

OPENLANE (NYSE: KAR) has appointed Brad Herring as EVP and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 27, 2025.

Auto Remarketing
Jan 8th, 2025
OPENLANE sells High Tech Locksmiths to Dent Wizard

OPENLANE has sold its High Tech Locksmiths business unit to Dent Wizard, a reconditioning services provider.

MarketBeat
Nov 27th, 2024
Clifford Capital Partners LLC Invests $10.31 Million in OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE:KAR)

Clifford Capital Partners LLC invests $10.31 million in OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE:KAR).

MarketBeat
Nov 26th, 2024
Intech Investment Management LLC Invests $1.44 Million in OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE:KAR)

Intech Investment Management LLC invests $1.44 million in OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE:KAR).

Sierra-Cedar
Oct 21st, 2024
OPENLANE Migrating VMware VMC Instances to AWS Cloud-Native Services

After evaluating multiple AWS migration service providers, OPENLANE selected Sierra-Cedar, an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, due to its expertise in PeopleSoft applications, flexible engagement model, and experience with IaC tools.