Smart Suites

Vehicle Sourcing & Import Operations Manager

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About the role

Headquarters: National Capital District, Philippines
URL: https://smartsuites.com.au

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 [email protected]

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/smart-suites-vehicle-sourcing-import-operations-manager

Interview prep

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Practice questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Vehicle Sourcing & Import Operations Manager role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Smart Suites?
  3. Which of Human Resources, Operations and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, Operations and Remote Collaboration.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Vehicle Sourcing & Import Operations Manager role at Smart Suites. My relevant experience is [your example], where I [your action] and achieved [your result].

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