Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers began as a family-run
business in Kelowna, Canada. Three brothers – Dave, Ken and John –
conducted their first auction in 1958, selling $2,000 of inventory from their
furniture store to pay a bank debt. Spurred by success, the brothers
began conducting more auctions, eventually progressing beyond furniture and
into industrial equipment. Flash forward 50 years, and Ritchie Bros. is
now the world’s largest industrial auctioneer. We’re publicly traded on
the TSE and NYSE. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, we have over 110
locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. We
offer stable, rewarding careers for people just like Dave, Ken and John –
people who strive to achieve big goals, and who inspire others to do the same.
for a permanent full-time Territory Sales Support person to join our
sales team based in our Brisbane (Yatala), Australia location. In this
role, you will be responsible for the promotion of Ritchie Bros. by assisting
our Territory Managers and prospecting for future business opportunities.
What we offer:
Our success is built on the drive, initiative and dedication of our
people. As we continue to grow around the globe, there are endless
opportunities to advance your career – we’ve proven this throughout our 50+
years in business. And, we’ll help you achieve your own professional
goals. Here’s how:
- Base salary + performance-based bonus and
comprehensive benefits. - Superannuation at 9%.
- Laptop, Blackberry, expense account.
- Ongoing training, professional development and
tuition reimbursement.
In this role, you’ll report to the Regional Sales Manager and work closely with
assigned Territory Managers (TMs) to assist in all aspects of the customer
sales cycle.
This is an ideal role if you’re looking for a career with real progression
opportunity, and if you prefer a job where no two days are the same. You’ll
interact directly with customers and staff, and you’ll uphold the Ritchie Bros.
philosophy of providing exceptional customer service. You will also:
- Make prospecting calls by phone to local
businesses and financial and government institutions to generate
qualified, prioritized target lead lists. - Respond to walk-in business and sales-related
calls, and redirect to the TM where appropriate. - Assist TM’s with contract negotiation,
contract approvals, deal management and customer follow-up. - Create, qualify and close opportunities.
- Research, identify and follow up on sales
leads. - Develop winning proposals and business
justification cases. - Prepare reports on account status.
- Troubleshoot customer issues.
- Complete administrative duties as assigned by
Regional Sales Manager.
- A post-secondary degree, diploma or
certificate in business, sales & marketing or similar. - 2+ years in a role where you worked in-person
with customers, ideally with related responsibilities. - The ability to work extended overtime hours
and on weekends surrounding auction dates. - Flexibility to travel overnight within the
region. - A valid driver’s license and a clean driving
record. - The willingness and ability to relocate to
facilitate promotion is an asset. - Outstanding customer service and people skills
– you’re confident, outgoing, diplomatic, patient, and a good listener. - Strong organizational and time management
skills. - A head for numbers, and the ability to make
sound decisions quickly in a fast-paced setting. - An obsession with accuracy. No detail
escapes your eagle-eye. - Fantastic computer skills, including the
ability to master new systems and enter data quickly and accurately. - A strong work ethic without sacrificing your
sense of humor or ability to have fun on the job.
Are you the person we’ve described above? Please apply early so that you
won’t miss this opportunity. This posting will close as soon as a
competitive candidate pool is identified.
To learn more about working at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, visit our careers
page @ rbauction.com/careers. Or, you can get some face-time with our recruiters
@ facebook.com/rbcareers.
careers@rbauction.com.
Ritchie Bros. is committed to employment equity and ensures non discrimination
in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position
is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the
country in which this job is located. We thank you all for your
applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. Candidate selection is made by the Recruitment Team in
Vancouver, Canada. Only electronic applications can be accepted. No
agency calls, please.
