?? Sales Representative – Automotive (Buyer Engagement)
?? Cologne ¦ ?? EU Wholesale ¦ ?? Hybrid
Join the World’s Largest Used Car Marketplace!
Manheim, part of Cox Automotive Europe, is the global leader in vehicle remarketing. Now we’re bringing innovation to Germany with Manheim – a cutting-edge B2B auction platform.
Our mission? To be number one by delivering smart solutions and exceptional service. We succeed through passionate, collaborative teams who share knowledge and drive results.
Ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Join us!
As an Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for proactively engaging buyers in the used car market. Your primary focus will be on outbound calling, building new dealer relationships, and developing a strong buyer network for our vehicles.
You will identify relevant prospects, reach out to potential buyers, and create sales opportunities through targeted and consistent market engagement. You will work in a dynamic, sales-driven environment and actively contribute to expanding our reach within the dealer network.
Key Responsibilities:
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Proactive outbound calling to used car dealers to generate potential buyers
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Building and maintaining a network of professional dealers and resellers
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Identifying customer needs and qualifying potential buyers
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Generating new sales opportunities through targeted outbound calls
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Managing and following up on leads while continuously developing your sales pipeline
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Documenting all sales-related activities in the CRM system
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Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure successful vehicle sales
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Monitoring market trends and supporting the development of new business opportunities
Your Profile:
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Initial experience in sales, inside sales, customer service, or a similar customer-facing role
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Enjoyment of phone-based customer engagement and building new relationships
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Strong communication skills and a confident, professional telephone manner
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Structured and self-organized way of working
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High motivation to work in a target-driven environment
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Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach
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Experience in the automotive industry or used car market is an advantage but not required
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Business-fluent English skills and an additional language (Dutch, French or German)
Why Join Us & What’s In It For You?
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Modern head office in Cologne (3 day office/week)
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Full training and development opportunities
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A diverse, supportive team where your voice matters
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A dynamic and growing company culture
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Exclusive discounts, cashback offers 28 days holiday entitlement
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Your birthday off every year - paid
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One annual Well-Being Day for you to relax and recharge
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One paid Charity Day to give back and support a cause that matters
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We work with a carefully selected and trusted group of recruitment partners.
We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.
Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers’ core needs across vehicle
solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.
