Auctioneer

Arnold Clark Group; Accrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days leave

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Company car

Company phone and laptop

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group is seeking an enthusiastic Auctioneer for Accrington Central Car Auctions. The role drives energy and results in busy auction halls, calling bids and engaging buyers across sites.

You will need proven auction experience, strong knowledge of used-vehicle remarketing, and the ability to travel the UK and work at multiple locations. The ideal candidate will be confident, engaging, and able to control the pace of sales while delivering consistent results and maintaining vendor and

Qualifications

• Proven auctioneering experience in vehicle auctions.
• Strong knowledge of used vehicle remarketing and market dynamics.
• Confident, engaging, and able to drive sale pace.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical and digital sales from the rostrum across multiple sites.
• Bring energy and authority to the auction hall, driving bidding.
• Build relationships with buyers and sellers to maintain confidence in the process.
• Support remarketing strategy and deliver strong results across the group.
• Prepare vehicles and sale catalogues with vendor teams.

Skills

Auctioneering

Vehicle remarketing

Public speaking

Negotiation

Travel flexibility

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Auctioneer to join our team at Accrington Central Car Auctions.

We offer:

• Competitive basic salary
• 33 days' annual leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• Company car
• Company phone and laptop
• and much more

Hours

Full time: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8.30am - 6pm and Tuesday & Thursday 8.30am - 5.30pm

About the role

Our Auctioneers drive the energy, competition and results in our auction halls. They aren't just there to call bids; they create momentum, engage buyers, and deliver outcomes that keep vendors and buyers coming back.

We're looking for a proven auctioneer with strong used-vehicle experience and the confidence to command the rostrum. Previous experience as an auctioneer in vehicle auctions is essential, as well as a strong knowledge of used vehicle remarketing and the dynamics of the market.

The ideal candidate will be confident and engaging, with the ability to drive the pace of sales. They must also be prepared to travel across the UK and be flexible to work across multiple sites.

We're looking for someone who is resilient, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure, as well as passionate about the automotive industry and motivated to deliver results.

Day-to-day duties

• Lead physical and digital sales from the rostrum across multiple sites.
• Bring energy and authority to the auction hall, driving competitive bidding.
• Build strong relationships with both buyers and sellers, ensuring confidence in the process.
• Support remarketing strategy and help deliver consistently strong results across the group.
• Work with operational and vendor teams to prepare vehicles and sale catalogues.

Essential skills

• Integrity and professionalism in all interactions
• Commercially minded and results focused
• Confident under pressure with an engaging auctioneering style
• Well organised, reliable and customer focused
• Embraces innovation and continuous improvement

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to a satisfactory reference and disclosure check.