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The Collecting Group

Online auctions for cars and automobilia

Junior Sales Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Stockholm, Sweden
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementSales Development Representative

About the job

Requirements
  • Comfortable communicating by phone in a fast-paced environment where outbound prospecting is part of the daily schedule.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Confident verbal and written communication.
  • Able to adapt, learn from setbacks, and persist.
  • No prior sales experience is required; candidates should be motivated and eager to learn.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Interested in cars of all genres and eras.
  • Fluent or native Swedish.
Responsibilities
  • Represent the business and build a consistent sales pipeline by making outbound calls to introduce sellers to the Collecting Cars selling process.
  • Communicate effectively and ensure strong engagement and service.
  • Research collectible car values and analyze industry trends to stay knowledgeable when speaking with potential customers.
  • Respond to customers promptly and efficiently, ensuring initial sales administration and customer service activities run smoothly.
  • Arrange requested viewings.
  • Research competitors' pricing and market success, and monitor cars advertised on other platforms.
  • Identify and engage new sellers and clients using industry knowledge and sales techniques.
  • Advise potential sellers about selling a wide range of enthusiast vehicles.
  • Persuade and educate sellers who may be unfamiliar with online auctions.
  • Overcome objections and lead phone calls confidently and authoritatively.
  • Use Salesforce and other automotive platforms to convert prospects into customers.
  • Conduct daily price negotiations, ensuring fair and accurate vehicle valuations while securing high-quality leads.
  • Build and maintain rapport with key stakeholders in collector markets.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced or sales environment.
  • Previous experience with a customer relationship management system such as Salesforce.

About the company

Collecting Cars and Watch Collecting runs online marketplaces and auction platforms for cars, motorcycles, number plates, and automobilia, connecting enthusiasts to buy and sell via timed online auctions. Sellers list lots with details and reserve prices, buyers bid in real time, and the platform handles cataloging, bidding, payments, and logistics. The company differentiates itself with a large global community (300,000+ members in 100+ countries) and high auction volumes (17,000+ lots sold and over £1 billion generated for sellers), focusing on speed and value in high-end collectibles. Its goal is to become the global market leader in online auctions for these items by offering a scalable, transparent, and accessible platform for enthusiasts worldwide.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Collecting Cars reported over $320 million in 2025 sales, up 12% year-on-year.
  • Average sale price rose 11% in 2025, showing healthier transaction quality.
  • Middle East revenue exceeded $14 million, while Asia tripled sales revenue in 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Porsche and Ferrari drove over 40% of 2025 revenue, creating concentration risk.
  • Marketplace auctions depend on enthusiast demand; a collectible-car downturn would crush volumes.
  • Hagerty and legacy auction houses can copy features, eroding pricing power fast.

What makes The Collecting Group unique

  • Free-to-list model and buyer-fee structure lower friction versus traditional auction houses.
  • Collecting Cars, Watch Collecting, and parts sales create multiple monetization streams.
  • Global footprint spans London, Hong Kong, Sydney, Dubai, and over 50 countries.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation