Auction Consignment Specialist - Remote

About you
You are a driven and passionate classic car expert with a relentless hunger for success. You are a natural-born negotiator and can spot opportunities in every interaction, whether consigning vehicles to auction or gathering feedback from buyers and sellers to enhance our services.

You’re probably well-known in the classic car auction industry, with a strong reputation for consigning high-quality and desirable vehicles. You are an organised and persuasive individual who would thrive in a fast-paced sales environment for a disruptive online auction service.

About the role
You will start by reaching out to your contacts, expertly managing inbound leads, as well as prospecting new leads to consign sought-after vehicles to our auction platform.

You will manage your vehicles through all stages of the pipeline, ensuring your clients receive the best possible service and in turn become repeat customers and brand advocates.

About us Car & Classic is one of the largest automotive marketplaces in the world. We’re lucky to have thousands of user-generated listings submitted monthly with content gems from James Bond’s Aston DB5 to Elvis Presley’s Cadillac. The site is old, launched in 2005 but under new, VC-backed ownership since 2018 and on an exciting triple-digit growth journey to bring classic vehicle transactions online.

Our culture is incredibly important to us. We’re lucky enough to have built the team from scratch with a focus on enjoying the day-to-day, diversity, inclusion and high performance. Despite being an entirely distributed business we build strong connections as colleagues and have created a fun and high-performing culture.

We’re looking for a Auction Consignment Specialist who has good, relevant experience and wants to make their mark in a rapid-growth business where they can make a real difference, whilst enjoying the environment and culture.

Role and responsibilities

• Consign Vehicles: Ensure the right pricing to move 40 vehicles per month effectively.
• Generate New Customers: Use your contacts and prospecting skills to bring new customers onto our platform.
• Build and Maintain Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with sellers and clients, focusing on trust and reliability.
• Encourage Repeat Business: Provide excellent service to encourage repeat business and loyalty from sellers.
• Lead Online Auction Sales: Guide sellers through the online auction process, maximising their selling potential.
• Attend Networking Events: Represent our brand at networking events to increase awareness and build connections.

The skills, attributes and experience you must have:

• Classic Car Knowledge & Experience: Good knowledge and expertise in the classic car market, demonstrating successful sales outcomes in an auction environment.
• Experience in Converting Leads: Can expertly conduct effective inbound & outbound calls, from cold outreach to warm lead follow-ups, with a focus on relationship building and sales conversion.
• Deeply Connected: With a black book of contacts, you’re likely well-known in the classic car auction world.
• Tech-Savvy: Confident navigating multiple digital platforms simultaneously, working in a fast-paced, tech-focused environment.
  
• Target-Driven Mindset: Thrives in a target-driven environment, consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals and performance metrics.
• Passion for Classic Cars: Genuine interest in classic cars, with a network of contacts within the classic car community and a deep understanding of the market.
• Ability to Generate Contacts: Skilled in generating contacts from scratch, whether through networking, prospecting, or other means, to expand the client base and drive sales opportunities.
• Strong Customer Service Skills: Exceptional ability to build rapport and provide top-notch service to clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively to both clients and colleagues.
• Action-Oriented Approach: Hands-on, proactive attitude with a focus on getting things done efficiently and effectively, even in the face of challenges or obstacles.

What do you get (remuneration & benefits)?

• 💰 Competitive Salary (depending on experience & contacts) + commission
• 📈 Stock options
• 💻 All the equipment you need to get the job done
• 🌍 Flexible working - work where you want to get the job done
• 🤗 Access to free counselling, therapy and mental health support via Spill
• 📚 Professional development allowance
• 👩‍👧‍👦 Life cover
• 🩺 Smart Health
• 👶 Generous parental leave
• 🏝 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 🚀 Ability to make your mark on a fast-growing start-up

Our application process
Every role is crucial to us at this stage of our growth. We are continuously improving and evolving our recruitment and application process. 

Once you decide to apply you’ll be presented with a series of questions. The answers to the questions are the difference between your application being progressed or not. Please do give them your time and effort when answering.

Good luck with your application and thank you in advance for your interest in joining us at Car & Classic.

Car & Classic Limited is an equal opportunity employer
Equality, diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our culture. We recognise and celebrate the value and impact diversity brings to our company and are committed to ensuring this is a consistent focus, for which we hold ourselves responsible. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.