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Auction Project Coordinator – Industrial and Commercial Machinery/Equipment

As an independent Auctioneer, New England has been buying and selling used industrial and commercial machinery and equipment to UK and worldwide businesses for over 50 years. Due to the recent growth, New England is looking to appoint a dedicated and ambitious Auction Project Coordinator to join our team. This is a fast-paced, dynamic role and would suit any machinery enthusiast.

The Job role

The Auction coordinator is an integral role within the business. You will be involved in the whole auction process which will involve overnight stays and travelling to sites nationally. Based at our head office in the West Midlands your key responsibilities will be –

• Manage a portfolio of projects – From start-up to sale day and clearance.
• Oversee all administration for each of your managed projects.
• To catalogue and list all plant and equipment details. To create asset schedules, and descriptions and upload lots onto the auction company software. Ensuring all lots are accurately uploaded with correct descriptions.
• Preparation of equipment pre-auction
• Liaise with potential buyers and sellers and coordinate viewing days.
• Resolve any queries and advise sellers on transport options and collection days.
• H&S Compliant and to ensure the site is H&S compliant.
• Preparation of marketing and working closely with the marketing department
• Work with our accounts department to ensure all payments are received and the sale can be signed off.
• A hands-on attitude which may require lifting and moving of equipment for cataloguing.

A bit about you

• Ideally you will have an engineering background and/or be able to recognise machinery and commercial equipment.
• You must be flexible and willing to work potentially longer hours for auction/site preparation.
• You must be highly motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Confident with communicating on different corporate levels.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Experience on data entry is essential with proficiency on Microsoft excel/word/outlook

What we can offer

• £30k-£50K Salary dependent on experience
• Company car or allowance
• Corporate Golf Membership
• Pension
• 22 days Holidays plus BH

As an independent Auctioneer, New England have been buying and selling of used machinery and equipment to UK & Worldwide businesses for over 50 years. Due to the recent growth New England are looking to appoint a BDE/ Lead Generator to assist with the effective development of the department.

The Lead Generation specialist is responsible for prospecting, qualifying and generating new sales leads to support the Project Managers & Directors.

The role is in the driving seat for sourcing, generating and building new business for our organisation. This means you are responsible for identifying sales leads, sourcing new opportunities and potential clients. You will build on excellent communication skills and product knowledge to pitch to new and prospective clients.

You will need to be creative with the ability to think outside the box, proactive in pursuing new opportunities and strategic in your thinking and approach. As a lead generator you’ll frequently liaise with the likes of marketing and finance, so commercial awareness and good business sense are essential.

Producing pitches and presentations, identifying, qualifying and speaking with business opportunities and tracking your leads will be daily tasks. Building business relationships with clients will also be essential. 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is able to identify and develop new business prospects from multiple sources including prospect lists, current customers and individual research.

Main Duties include:

• Introductory calls
• Log information on company CRM (Sales Force)

• Evaluate market trends, gather competitive and customer information
• Developing and executing sales plans to meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales goals
• Growing business through the development of new leads and new contacts

• Identifying new revenue opportunities
• Building business relationships with current and potential clients
• Attending networking events to attract and retain clients
• Developing and executing sales and marketing strategies to grow business
• Maintaining and updating sales, marketing and business development documentation
• Assisting with marketing and promotional projects
• Collaborating with management on sales goals
• Support the team with other responsibilities as required
• Contact a targeted number of clients
• Overcome objections
• Follow up on leads
• Promote the company’s services
• Appointment setting for Sales Director & PM
• Other general sales and office duties
• Assist the Office Manager as and when required

Desired qualities:

• Committed to driving sales and meeting targets
• Confident to make new contacts by phone
• Ambitious and proactive
• Enjoys working independently
• Able to prioritise, and adhere to a plan of work
• Communicate in an honest, constructive, and positive way
• Self-motivated
• Ambitious
• Resilience
• Target Driven.
• Professional and articulate.

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No evenings or weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Previous sales experience preferred.

If you are a bright, enthusiastic, articulate individual who is able to communication clearly and confidently apply now for the best career move you make.

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Corporate Golf Membership
• Early Finish (1.30pm on a Friday)

Schedule: Monday to Friday