Auction Specialist (Vehicles)

Trading Garage Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trading Garage Pty in Melbourne is seeking a results-driven sales professional to manage vendors from initial contact through to auction close and post-auction activities. You will handle inquiries from vendors and bidders and prospect new opportunities to grow the auction network.

You will also manage auction closes, negotiate with vendors and bidders as needed, and build lasting relationships with vendors, collectors and industry contacts to sustain growth in this fast-moving online platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ sales experience in automotive or related industries.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• High-level knowledge of automotive brands, vehicles and current market trends.
• Genuine interest in enthusiast, performance and collectible vehicles.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong customer-focused attitude and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Managing vendors from initial contact through to auction close and post-auction.
• Handling incoming enquiries from potential vendors and bidders.
• Prospecting our existing database and external sources for new auction opportunities.
• Handling all enquiries relating to vendors’ auctions.
• Managing auction closes and negotiating with vendors and bidders where required.
• Building long-term relationships with vendors, collectors and industry contacts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Customer-focused attitude

Computer skills

Organisational skills

Sales experience

Job description

Trading Garage is one of Australia’s fastest growing online auction platforms for collectible vehicles and number plates, offering automotive enthusiasts a dedicated 24/7 platform to buy and sell road cars, race cars, motorbikes and number plates.

Since launching in March 2021, Trading Garage has facilitated more than $120 million in vehicle and number plate sales and has also been chosen by VicRoads as an Official Auction Partner.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing vendors from initial contact through to auction close and post-auction

Handling incoming enquiries from potential vendors and bidders

Prospecting our existing database and external sources for new auction opportunities

Handling all enquiries relating to your vendors’ auctions

Managing auction closes and negotiating with vendors and bidders where required

Building long-term relationships with vendors, collectors and industry contacts

To be considered for this role, we are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

Minimum 4 years’ sales experience in the automotive industry or a similar industry such as real estate or marine

Proven track record of consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets

High-level knowledge of automotive brands, vehicles and current market trends

Genuine interest in enthusiast, performance and collectible vehicles

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Strong customer-focused attitude

Strong computer and organisational skills