Careers

Classic and Vintage Car Specialist/Consultant/Consignor

Leominster HR6 0DE

Duties include:

The job:

An opportunity has arisen within our classic and vintage car department.

The job will include:

• Assisting in developing our auctions further, attracting new clients through networking and marketing initiatives
• Following up leads passed on by the office in regard to clients wanting to offer their vehicles with us
• Liasing with clients and advising on potential value of their vehicles
• Clear and concise communication to clients regarding negotiation of charges and explanations of our terms and conditions
• Photographing cars to a given format and uploading to the Brightwells website
• Recording and uploading of vehicles to our website and producing reports from our in house auction system (training will be given)
• Helping to lay out the Classic Garage to form a safe, comprehensive and cohesive display
• Taking part in videos helping to introduce vehicles that are being offered for sale
• Creating accurate and informative descriptions of vehicles entered into the auctions
• Identifying opportunities to increase revenues from existing clients
• Ensuring clients receive the highest levels of service
• Help buyers get the information they require
• Making all our customers feel welcome and valued
• Collaboration with all departments throughout Brightwells

The person:

• The ability to work as part of a team is essential
• Experience in auctions is preferable but not essential
• Ability to introduce new business to Brightwells
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)training will be given for in-house systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
• Desire to seek out new business opportunities and convert them into sales
• Happy to work both hands on in a vehicle showroom, and within an office environment.
• Must have a driving licence
• Strong English skills

The desire to seek out new opportunities whilst managing an existing client portfolio is a must. Someone who is equally comfortable closing a deal, arranging data reports or advising clients on market conditions. Gaining the trust and confidence of the customer

This role is an active job and requires a good communicator with both an easy manner and mechanical aptitude. If this sounds like you an you are someone with a practical knowledge of old engines, classic cars and modern classics, we would love to hear from you.

About Us:

Brightwells provides online auction services for a large number of private individuals and businesses. Items offered include classic and vintage cars, modern and commercial vehicles, plant and machinery, cherished number plates and fine wine. Brightwells is privately owned and our auctions are nationally and internationally renowned.

The package:

• Salary dependent on experience/skills
• Training provided and tailored to the successful candidate
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Life insurance cover
• Private Medical Health cover

For more details or to apply for this position please send your CV to [email protected]

Brightwells is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. All aspects of employment decisions at Brightwells are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence and business needs and requirements.

[Although this vacancy is currently advertised as full time, we will consider other working arrangements such as part time and job shares].

Vehicles Department, Workshop and Yard Manager

Madley (HR2), HR2 9NH

Duties include:

The job

• Co-ordinate the smooth running of our busy vehicle auction yard
• Liasing with office staff to build work schedules for workshop and yard team
• Ensure the volume of vehicle preparations required each week is met
• Monitor work flow, solve problems, identify issues and pre-empt/manage
• Co-ordinate a team of around 20 people, getting the best out them
• Ability to motivate a team to deliver objectives and meet targets
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Produce reports from our in house auction system
• Maintain high levels of quality required by our clients

The person

The role requires someone with a positive “can-do” attitude who is happy to help anyone and everyone to get the job done. Experience of managing a large team of people is essential, so perhaps you have a workshop, production or logistics background. The ability to manage tasks and work to a schedule/timeline is essential.
If you enjoy a busy environment where there is always plenty to do, this could be the job for you.

The requirements

• Team management experience
• Able to meet deadlines through managing a process
• Workshop, production line or logistics experience could be beneficial
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Competent with IT, training will be given for in-house systems

The package• Salary dependent on experience/skills

• Training provided and tailored to the successful candidate
• 20 days holiday
• Free on-site parking
• Life insurance cover
• Excellent opportunities to progress

For more details or to apply for this position please send your CV to [email protected]

Brightwells is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. All aspects of employment decisions at Brightwells are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence and business needs and requirements.

[Although this vacancy is currently advertised as full time, we will consider other working arrangements such as part time and job shares].