TEST VEHICLE AUCTION – 2016 Example Ford Focus

We are searching for experienced Vehicle Negotiators / Auction Administrators to work for us and to further increase our share of the market and to actively grow the business through sales. You will be required to be self- motivated sales professional who is driven by results and exceeding targets.

We are seeking the consummate deal maker who can see success, be it in front of his/her nose or out in the distance. The telephone is the prime selling tool and you will have a great fondness for this old but essential aid. From day one you will focus wholly on the selling process and use the tools of trade as a great opportunity to create income. Having said that, the rewards structure caters for personal as well as team effort and as such, they are very keen to create the best of both worlds, team spirit alongside personal success.

One of the most satisfying parts of this job is helping clients who need to sell their vehicle via an auction, dropping the hammer on their lot which has sold for more than they expected is an extremely rewarding part of this job.

What’s in it for you?

• Industry leading training and development
• Demonstrable career ladder
• Compete for top achievers awards
• Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission

Skills Required

• Experienced sales person, preferably in vehicle sales or auctioneering
• Able to prove a track record in generating new business
• Administrative/secretarial experience with an eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to organise self and others and hit deadlines

Resilient, positive and friendly

If you wish to apply or have any questions, please forward your CV and covering letter to info@alotsoldvehicleauction.com or contact us on 0330 088 1259.

Closing Date: Open

We are on the lookout for a highly energetic Operations Director with true entrepreneurial spirit, who can create and deliver a vision to achieve breakthrough results.

Do you have an authentic, transformational leadership style and strive to deliver the highest levels of service, standards & experience through your teams?

Are you a passionate detailed Operations Director with a disciplined, analytical approach who craves to work in an innovative, fast paced environment?

If you have answered “YES to the above, then this is definitely the role for you!

What does the role involve?

The focus of the Operations Director will be to provide transformational leadership and high impact coaching to drive the operational excellence and financial performance of our businesses.

You will apply strategic thinking across all functions to ensure we have the right teams with the right skills and training to deliver operational excellence. You will achieve this by leading by example as well as applying an entrepreneurial mindset to ensure we continue to increase the profitability of all our functions within the business.

We are looking for an Operations Director with lots of passion, energy and drive; a real self-starter with an authentic ‘hands on’ leadership style who has great attention to detail, analytical skills and an ability to manage fast paced business. As the Operations Director you will lead by example, applying an entrepreneurial mind set. You will engage, and execute your vision, coach & support your teams through to deliver the highest brand standards and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the business providing a positive outlook for your teams and ensuring every business function operates efficiently with a laser focus.

As the Operations Director you will be a ’Brand Ambassador’ and build brilliant teams who can deliver the best results. You will work closely with the H.R team to attract, train, develop and retain the best people in the industry.

You will be accountable for the financial performance of the businesses including budgeting /forecasting, pricing, promotion, merchandising to ensure that the business maximises the sale performance of the business. You will also manage supplier relationships to ensure that you achieve the best possible contractual position.

As the Operations Director, you will have complete autonomy to drive the businesses forward. We are looking for a true champion, someone that will challenge the status quo and think ‘outside of the box’ to support the businesses to thrive.

As the Operations Director, you will have a proven background of driving success within the vehicle and/or auction sectors and have strong financial and commercial acumen.

We are looking for a high flyer, who is passionate and driven who can support decisions with insight and analysis and lead the growth of the business across the UK.

You will possess excellent communication and leadership skills. You’ll be adaptable to change and will thrive in a fast-paced environment being extremely well organised and detail orientated.

We are looking for a forward-thinking innovative operator, who is up to date and confident in harnessing the latest technological innovations to improve systems and operational procedures.

The successful candidate must demonstrate their desire to work in a truly entrepreneurial business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people focused growing company as an Operations Director. If you feel you possess the skills necessary, please apply.

If you wish to apply or have any questions, please forward your CV and covering letter to info@alotsoldvehicleauction.com or contact us on 0330 088 1259.

Closing Date: Open

As the Sales Director, you’ll lead the charge in our quest for scale and big wins.

You will be required to produce a clear sales and marketing strategy and deliver this alongside your team. The role will allow you to build, manage and inspire a new Sales and Marketing team and you’ll be expected to drive the direction of client growth, ensuring clients fully understand the value of their strategic and creative capabilities.

As a proven Sales Director you must understand and be well networked across the vehicle and marketing sectors and in particular the digital space. You will be able to map markets and businesses and have a sharp eye and ear on what’s hot and where time should be spent to unlock opportunity and spend.

It goes without saying that as the growth director you’ll thrive in front of clients, be respected for your knowledge and all round pedigree in the market. Crucially you’ll be remembered for what you say and how you say it. This role needs someone who wants to win. You will have a clear 5 year plan to grow the team. There are no grey areas!

As the business development director your role is much more than new business. We want a person that understands the commercial challenges of a business and the roles sales and marketing play to achieve growth. You will need to clearly understand the sales and marketing function so that you can have B2B / B2C conversations.

The Successful Applicant

To be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate a recent, consistent track record of building a successful pipeline of new business within a similar role. You’ll be highly networked, and confident and experienced in dealing at senior management level.

The role is fully remote for the foreseeable future and it doesn’t matter too much where you’re based as calibre is more important than location. You can be based anywhere in the UK be it London, Leeds, Bristol, Birmingham or even further afield. It really doesn’t matter. You will be expected to build, run and motivate a sales and marketing team remotely. You’ll need to be in the office from time to time but mostly you’ll be spending your time in front of clients and creating opportunities for consistent growth.

If you wish to apply or have any questions, please forward your CV and covering letter to info@alotsoldvehicleauction.com or contact us on 0330 088 1259.

Closing Date: Open

We are looking for a Business Development Director who will be the driver in generating new business activity and a key part of the team in delivering the business development strategy and activity within the business. In your role as the Business Development Director, you will proactively identify and develop opportunities to develop stronger, deeper relationships with potential clients in a way that maximises the winning of new business aligned with our strategic goals.

Management experience is essential for this role as you will be expected to hit the ground running.

About you

You will need to be a self-motivated and charismatic individual with strong business development experience, ideally gained in the vehicle and/or auction sectors. At least 10 years business-to-business sales experience is essential for success in this opportunity. You will need to be confident in winning new business and converting prospective opportunities to committed partnerships. You will need a proven track record in business development and the ability to target a relevant network, be analytical, have excellent project management and written skills and follow up on the implementation of initiatives.

Ability to work in a dynamic, structured and result driven environment is a must. You will need to be able to work with all levels of staff to ensure that our business development effort is of the highest quality. The role will involve extensive business travel to meet with clients, albeit may be based on virtual meetings for the immediate future.

If you wish to apply or have any questions, please forward your CV and covering letter to info@alotsoldvehicleauction.com or contact us on 0330 088 1259.

Closing Date: Open