Vehicle Sourcing & Import Operations Manager

Responsibilities

The manager will source vehicles from overseas auctions, assess their condition and repair needs, and calculate potential profitability. They will also coordinate the entire import, repair, and resale process while managing local handover arrangements in Australia.

Requirements

Candidates must have professional experience in used-car buying, vehicle appraisal, or automotive trading. Strong organizational skills and the ability to interpret auction data and mechanical repair costs are essential for this role.

Skills

• Vehicle Sourcing
• Automotive Appraisal
• Import Operations
• Auction Management
• Cost Analysis
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Logistics Coordination
• Commercial Judgement
• Spreadsheet Management
• Data Analysis
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation

Benefits

• Commission

About this role

About the Company
Smart Suites manages a portfolio of over 100 rooms for short-term vacation rentals across Rocklea, Sunnybank, Acacia Ridge, Carina, and Kuraby in Queensland, Australia. Guided by our core values of Customer Obsession, Ownership, Curiosity, Humility, Efficiency, and Teamwork (COCHET), we are committed to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences to every guest.
Smart Suites is an AI-driven company that continuously adopts and integrates advanced technology, automation, and digital tools to improve efficiency, decision-making, and customer satisfaction. We are looking for team members who are equally passionate about using AI tools, data-driven insights, and digital systems to strengthen operations and service delivery.
At Smart Suites, we aim to ensure every guest stay is not only clean and comfortable, but also thoughtfully managed and personalized in a way that leaves a lasting impression.
Know how to spot a good used-car deal?
We are looking for an experienced automotive professional to find vehicles overseas, primarily in Japan, and coordinate their import, preparation and resale in Australia.
You will work remotely from the Philippines, partnering with auction agents, exporters, shipping providers and Australian mechanics and service providers.
What you will do
Find vehicles through auctions, dealers and exporter networks.
Assess vehicle condition, repair needs and resale potential.
Calculate total costs and recommend a maximum buying price.
Coordinate imports, repairs, transport and preparation for sale.
Manage listings, buyer follow-up and local handover arrangements.
Track costs, progress and profit for each vehicle.
What we are looking for
Experience in used-car buying, vehicle appraisal, automotive purchasing or vehicle trading.
Practical knowledge of mechanical issues, accident damage and repair costs.
Ability to interpret auction sheets and recognize risky purchases.
Strong commercial judgement, organization and communication skills.
Confidence working independently with spreadsheets and online tools.
Japanese auction experience is highly valued. Australian import knowledge is an advantage. Japanese fluency is helpful but not essential if you can reliably interpret and verify vehicle information.
What is on offer
Full-time work from home in the Philippines.
Fixed monthly pay of 1,300 – 1,500 AUD, depending on experience.
Commission equal to 5% of realized net profit per qualifying completed vehicle sale, subject to agreed terms.
Opportunity to help build and grow an international vehicle trading operation.
Agreed availability during Australian and Japanese business hours is required.
To apply
Send your CV and a short example of a vehicle you sourced, valued or purchased. Explain how you assessed its condition, buying price, expected costs and resale potential. You may email us at recruitment@smartsuites.com.au

About Smart Suites

Hotels and Motels · 51-200 employees · headquartered in Rocklea, Queensland