- Location: 113 Chorley Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4AA (office based)
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. No weekends.
- Reports to: A mentoring Auction Consultant and the Area Manager
- OTE: £40,000 to £45,000 once trained (basic salary plus commission)
About The Auction Group
The Auction Group is an independent UK property auctioneer. We run traditional unconditional auctions through our own online platform, with a strong base in the North West and clients across the country. We are Propertymark Protected. We reward effort and talent, and we promote from within.
The role
As a Trainee Auction Consultant your job is to learn how an auction house works by working closely with experienced people on the team. You will learn to manage the full auction process from start to finish, and to win new auction instructions by working with homeowners who have enquired with us. You will not be cold calling. Most of your time goes on working those enquiries and learning to negotiate sales, with the rest across sales progression, admin, and your own development. This is the entry point into a career in property auctions, and the base from which you grow into the Auction Consultant role.
What you will be doing
- Learning the full auction process, from winning an instruction through to completion
- Helping progress agreed sales through to a completed transaction
- Keeping accurate records and meeting compliance requirements
- Working through structured training, and your own research outside the office
Training and support
You have a lot to learn at this stage, and the support around you is built for it. An experienced Auction Consultant will mentor you through your first weeks and months, with regular check-ins and training as you find your feet. As you develop, there are further training and qualification routes open to you, including the option to work towards a NAVA qualification.
Progression
Most people reach full Auction Consultant status in three to six months, depending on how quickly they pick it up. For the right person it can be sooner. You will always know how you are doing, with clear goals agreed between you and your mentor along the way.
Who we are looking for
Essential
- Wanting to start a career in sales
- Willing to learn new skills and put the effort in
- A confident manner
- Able to work to targets
Desirable
- Some experience in a sales or customer-facing role (not essential, full training is given)
We welcome applicants of any age and background, whether you are leaving school or college or looking for a fresh start in a sales career. No experience is required.
Package and benefits
- OTE £40,000 to £45,000 once trained (basic salary plus commission)
- Further training and qualification routes, including the option to work towards NAVA
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- A five-minute walk from Swinton train station, with frequent trains to and from Manchester
- Company pension scheme
- Defined progression opportunities after training
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, no weekends
How to apply
Send your CV to emma@the-auctiongroup.co.uk. A short note on why you are right for the role will help your application stand out, and we read every one.