Sales Development Representative - (Italian / English Speaking)
At a glance
Entry-level Sales Development role at The Collecting Group. Paris · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Guide sellers and collectors from first contact through auction close, coordinating each stage and keeping service responsive
- Assess collectible-car values and industry trends to recommend competitive reserves and suitable vehicles
- Build your network to source new opportunities, then work with teammates to move deals toward closure
- Use Salesforce to track consignments and customers, keeping records current through auction completion
- Attend external events to raise awareness and support the wider team
What you bring
- At least two years negotiating sale terms and fees in a business or consumer setting
- Italian at native, fluent or C2 level
- You can use CRM software such as Salesforce
Who this fits
This junior sales role suits someone comfortable with phone-based prospecting, independent selling and clear targets. The position is on-site in Paris. Italian fluency is required.
From the employer
The Role
Collecting Cars is part of The Collecting Group (TCG) and is a rapidly growing Car auction platform operating 24/7, 100% online auctions, globally. We have grown to over 120 employees in 9 offices, with over 30,000 lots sold.
In this role you’ll be joining a growing, fast paced sales team within our Collecting Cars business, that’s currently disrupting the traditional way vehicles are auctioned.
You’ll foster new relationships and deliver excellent outcomes with both sellers and collectors locally and internationally, developing long-lasting partnerships, whilst becoming part of the fabric of a fast moving, innovative company.
About you
- Proactive and a self starter, you have proven ability to work independently to source and close sales.
- Ambitious and goal-oriented, motivated by progression and earning potential.
- Comfortable on the phone, in a fast-paced environment where outbound prospecting is part of your everyday schedule.
- Able to quickly identify prospect opportunities with the drive to move sales forward with urgency.
- Adaptable, able to learn from setbacks and apply lessons learnt.
- A minimum of 2 years experience negotiating sale terms and fees in B2B or B2C environments
- Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems such as Salesforce.
- Commercial yet customer first mindset – We are proud of our excellent customer service that builds our reputation and our member base from word-of-mouth referrals.
Responsibilities
- Be a dedicated point of contact through the life of the auction process, co-ordinate end to-end activities from initial prospecting and pre-sales through to close of sale and post sales ensuring excellent levels of engagement and service throughout the process.
- Research values of collectible cars, analysing industry trends to make informed decisions on competitive market reserves and identify suitable vehicles for the Collecting Cars platform.
- Continually work to build and develop your network to bring in new business opportunities for Collecting Cars.
- Collaborate with your team to nurture relationships and assist with the closure of deals
- Work towards clear objectives within a fast-paced, sales focused environment
- Use Salesforce to manage consignments and customers from prospects through to auction close, ensuring records and customer information is accurate and up to date.
- Participate in Collecting Cars external events to help build awareness of the brand. Work as part of the wider Collecting Group team, collaborating to support the success of all members
- Native/Fluency/C2 level in Italian is required.
Collecting Cars Benefits
- Competitive base salary & uncapped commission - You get out what you put in!
- Access to private health insurance
- Professional development allowance
- A collaborative work environment paired with regular company socials, team get-togethers, and milestone celebrations
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays (an additional day per year served after 2 years of tenure)
- The opportunity to attend industry leading events, company sponsored gatherings, and network with industry professionals, experts, and enthusiasts.
- Performance based promotions with clear targets, not time served
- Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and on-the-job learning
Location
Paris, France (On site)
If you’re ambitious and motivated by achievement, Collecting Cars is a place where effort is recognised and rewarded
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