VERIFIED ENGLISH WORKPLACE
Sales Manager
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers • 50667 Köln, Germany
100% English First
Est. €72,000 - €95,000 / year
Key Job Details & Specifications
- Contract: Permanent (Unbefristet)
- Employment: Full-Time
- Start Date: From 2026-09-26
- Work Location: 50667 Köln, Germany
- Employer: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
About us Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is a global leader in asset
management and disposition, specializing in industrial equipment
auction services. With an extensive network and a deep understanding
of the industry, we provide unparalleled opportunities for buyers and
sellers in the marketplace. Tasks As a Sales Manager, you’ll be at
the front line of our business , responsible for developing new
customer relationships, growing existing accounts and driving
significant transactional value across your territory. Our Sales
Managers are the front line of our business and are directly
responsible for the generation gross transactional value every year.
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for
proactively prospecting and cold calling new customers, as well as
managing existing accounts. As a Sales Manager, your responsibilities
will include: Key responsibilities include selling various
multi-channel solutions, sourcing, maintaining existing accounts and
growing sales, maintaining the territory playbook, understanding
customer needs – "it’s all about the customer”, and negotiating
and closing deals in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Sell
all the Ritchie Bros. multi-channel solutions through prospecting &
developing business, planning, pipeline management within the assigned
territory Source and grow sales with new business and support existing
business through personal and professional relationships with
customers – it’s all about the customer Develop assigned territory
by building and maintaining the Playbook and utilizing the CRM
(Salesforce) tool on a frequent basis Understand specific needs of
customers and deliver value by providing customized solutions via
presentations Partner with internal stakeholders to negotiate and
close deals Attend 4 to 6 auction sales, 1 to 2 days each within the
region, where you'll meet with your customers and colleagues Travel
overnight approximately 5 to 7 days per month to cover the territory
and 1 to 2 days prior to each auction sale Perform other duties as
assigned Profile 2 to 10 years in a structured outside/field sales
role, and a consistent track record of meeting / exceeding quotas
You’ll have to have a valid driver’s license and clean driver’s
record Equipment Industry or Construction Equipment experience is
preferred Experience in quota-driven sales required (Industry
experience/knowledge highly desirable) Excellent communication and
presentation skills Able to build and maintain authentic customer
relationships Competitive without sacrificing integrity Work primarily
from a home office and on the road Located near West Germany. Benefits
At Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, we offer: We offer ample opportunities
for career advancement, training/professional development including
tuition reimbursement programs, supported by an uncapped compensation
earning potential including a base salary, and additional perks like a
company vehicle, laptop, smartphone, and expense account. In addition
to our compensation packages and perks, we offer medical and dental
benefits, retirement plans with company match, paid holidays, and a
generous PTO package. To get an idea of what our auctions are like,
you can check out some auction videos on YouTube right here:
https://www.youtube.com/ritchiebros. Want to learn more about the
company? Visit our Career site, LinkedIn or connect with us today
through Facebook or Twitter Contact Information If you are interested
in joining our team as a Sales Manager, please submit your application
along with a resume and cover letter through our careers page
https://careers.rbglobal.com We look forward to reviewing your
application!