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Account Executive

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Aucto

Aucto

11-50 employees

Online marketplace for industrial equipment auctions

Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Real Estate

Mid, Senior

Oakland, CA, USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Cold Calling
Marketing
Requirements
  • 4-7 years or more of sales or account management experience, preferably at a startup or in the enterprise software space
  • Ability to establish an enterprise pipeline and generate demand for our solution
  • Track record of building relationships and closing deals with enterprise customers across varying industries
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences
  • Experience or strong interest in working cross-functionally with Product and Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and our leadership to influence company wide initiatives
  • Self-starter attitude and the willingness to "roll up your sleeves"
  • Ability to be hybrid in our SF office 2-3 days a week
  • Passion for environmental causes and for building a business from the ground up!
Responsibilities
  • Own your pipeline from start to finish
  • Identify channels and tools to generate leads
  • Cold call and conduct email outreach to prospects
  • Present and demonstrate Aucto’s products and benefits to convert new customer
  • Develop long-lasting relationships with clients ensure continued engagement and growth with existing clients
  • Communicate regularly with existing clients and prospects to raise awareness about Aucto’s products and solutions.
  • Work alongside the client success team to facilitate onboarding new clients.
  • Meaningfully influence our Products: Leverage your customer interactions to generate and share insights with our product and engineering teams to help refine our product and build out the next great feature.

Aucto is an online marketplace that focuses on the auction and tendering of used and surplus industrial equipment, machinery, and tools. The platform connects sellers with surplus industrial assets to buyers looking for affordable options. Sellers can list their equipment for auction or submit tenders, allowing buyers to bid or make offers. Aucto generates revenue through listing fees, transaction fees on sales, and premium services for better visibility of listings. This marketplace caters to businesses that prefer cost-effective solutions for industrial equipment, providing a reliable platform for both buying and selling. Aucto's goal is to facilitate efficient and transparent transactions in the industrial equipment sector.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$3.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

52%

2 year growth

36%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aucto's efficient business model ensures a steady revenue stream through listing and transaction fees, promoting financial stability.
  • The addition of experienced professionals like Fiona as Director of Marketing can drive brand development and lead generation, boosting market presence.
  • The platform's focus on cost-effective solutions for industrial equipment can attract a loyal customer base seeking affordable, high-quality machinery.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on industrial equipment may limit market size and growth potential compared to more diversified marketplaces.
  • Dependence on the industrial sector's economic health could make Aucto vulnerable to market downturns and reduced spending on capital equipment.

What makes Aucto unique

  • Aucto specializes in the niche market of used and surplus industrial equipment, unlike broader marketplaces that cater to a wide range of products.
  • The platform's unique combination of online auctions and tenders provides flexible purchasing options for buyers, setting it apart from traditional sales channels.
  • Aucto's recently launched Pricing Engine tool enhances transparency and trust by helping sellers accurately price their metalworking machinery.