Remote Vehicle Sourcing Manager Asia - Smart Suites — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Schedule & Timezone Reality: This role is not fully async. Availability during both Australian (AEST/AEDT, UTC+10/+11) and Japanese business hours (JST, UTC+9) is explicitly required. From the Philippines (UTC+8), this is very workable — overlap with both markets is natural — but it does constrain flexibility for nomads operating in distant time zones.
Location Restriction: The posting specifies work from the Philippines, making this unsuitable for nomads based outside Asia. The "Asia Only" hint confirms the role is geo-restricted. If you are already based in Southeast Asia, the Philippines is an ideal base for this overlap.
Salary in Context: At 1,300–1,500 AUD/month (~850–980 USD), the base pay is modest by Western standards but competitive in the Philippines. Consider:
- Manila/Philippines: This salary comfortably covers a mid-range lifestyle, especially with remote work savings on commuting.
- Chiang Mai, Thailand: Roughly viable for a budget nomad lifestyle (~800–1,000 USD/month), though the role restricts you to the Philippines.
- Bali, Indonesia: Similarly borderline on the base, but again the role is Philippines-specific.
Upside Potential: The 5% net profit commission on each completed vehicle sale could meaningfully boost total earnings — worth evaluating based on expected deal volume. No travel perks, coworking allowances, or equipment stipends are mentioned.
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
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