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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterACV Auctions employees are -3% more likely to recommend ACV Auctions as a great place to work
| 45% | Promoters |
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| 7% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at ACV Auctions is rated below average by 32 employees, across various culture dimensions. ACV Auctions employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting ACV Auctions’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Buffalo, NY. See below in detail how working at ACV Auctions was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at ACV Auctions is rated C-
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ACV Auctions ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 42 ACV Auctions employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping ACV Auctions improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
What are some of the best things about your team?everyone is a very hard worker
What did you like most about the interview process?Two people sat across the table from one another and spoke the truth as they saw it.
What makes you most happy at work?Working with people at dealerships is something I rather enjoy.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?20% more would be fair
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They hired me below expectations with promises to address in 3 months. I've been here well beyond that with great reviews and feedback, but comp hasn't been adjusted.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Follow best practices proven in areas that have success, work together for the better of all, and lift each other up using positivity and encouragement.
ACV develops a mobile application that provides wholesale car auction services for new and used car dealers.
ACV Auctions was founded in 2014 and its current CEO is George Chamoun. Since its inception 12 years ago, ACV Auctions has grown to 37 employees.
| Headquarter | Buffalo, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | acvauctions.com |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Company Status | Private |
ACV Auctions competitors include Invaluable and Proxibid. ACV Auctions ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how ACV Auctions compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
ACV Auctions has 37 employees. 32 employees at ACV Auctions have reviewed ACV Auctions across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 32 ACV Auctions employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at ACV Auctions are not very pleased with their total compensation at ACV Auctions, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at ACV Auctions are generally satisfied with their team. 32 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at ACV Auctions are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at ACV Auctions believe the environment at ACV Auctions is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at ACV Auctions is extremely fast. About 33% of the employees at ACV Auctions work 8 hours or less, while 27% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at ACV Auctions are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Buffalo, NY about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Buffalo, NY employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of ACV Auctions' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 ACV Auctions employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
George’s approval rate is just above average, putting George in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Buffalo, NY. George Chamoun is well regarded by employees for the Leadership ACV Auctions offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to ACV Auctions’s competitors, George Chamoun ranks just above Proxibid’s CEO Ryan Downs. With George’s leadership, ACV Auctions employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and Manager. George was rated slightly below average for Environment.
The ACV Auctions Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO George Chamoun, Cofounder & CTO Dan Magnuszewski, and Senior Vice President, Business Development Michael Waterman
George Chamoun CEO / President
George Chamoun serves as the CEO / President of ACV Auctions.
Dan Magnuszewski Cofounder & CTO
Dan Magnuszewski serves as the Cofounder & CTO of ACV Auctions. Dan started at ACV Auctions in Nov of 2014. Dan... read more
Michael Waterman Senior Vice President, Business Development
Michael Waterman serves as the Senior Vice President, Business Development of ACV Auctions. Michael started at ACV... read more
Joe Peacock Vice President, Engineering
Joe Peacock serves as the Vice President, Engineering of ACV Auctions. Joe started at ACV Auctions in Nov of 2018. Joe... read more
Kraig Quisenberry Regional Sales Director - NorCal, WA, OR
Kraig Quisenberry serves as the Regional Sales Director - NorCal, WA, OR of ACV Auctions. Kraig started at ACV Auctions... read more
Andrew Peer Vice President, Controller
Andrew Peer serves as the Vice President, Controller of ACV Auctions. Andrew started at ACV Auctions in October of 2018.... read more
Vikas Mehta Chief Operating Officer
Vikas Mehta serves as the Chief Operating Officer of ACV Auctions. Vikas started at ACV Auctions in January of 2019.... read more
Kenny Mills Area Vice President - WEST
Kenny Mills serves as the Area Vice President - WEST of ACV Auctions. Kenny started at ACV Auctions in August of 2018.... read more
How much do people at ACV Auctions get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at ACV Auctions is $101,251, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,209, or $53 per hour.
At ACV Auctions, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $167,893 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,958 annually. Average ACV Auctions salaries by department include: Customer Support at $58,998, IT at $84,400, Sales at $209,435, and Operations at $82,184. Half of ACV Auctions salaries are above $111,209.
18 employees at ACV Auctions rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 56 ratings) while 18 employees at ACV Auctions rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $88k | $88k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $109k | $109k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $180k | $180k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $229k | $229k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $322k | $322k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at ACV Auctions across various culture dimensions.
ACV Auctions PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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Product | 33% |
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Who is the CEO of ACV Auctions?
ACV Auctions CEO is George Chamoun, their score by employees is 72
What is ACV Auctions eNPS?
The eNPS for ACV Auctions is -3
What is the salary for IT Manager in ACV Auctions?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 78k
What are the salaries in the Admin in ACV Auctions?
The average salaries for Admin in ACV Auctions is 55k
How many employees work in ACV Auctions?
ACV Auctions has 37 employees