VEHICLE SALES MANAGER - N.S.W & Queensland
Burns & Co Auctions are a family owned auction business having commenced operations around **** and are now a familiar and trusted brand name across the country in the field of classic and collectable cars, motorcycles and selected memorabilia.
Our head office is in Bayswater, Melbourne, Vic where we have a show room, auction centre and administration hub. We also have a facility in Beresfield (Newcastle), N.S.W whereby we receive, prepare, auction and dispatch vehicles, provide a show room and of which services N.S.W and Queensland. This facility opened in April **** and is quickly establishing itself as a reputable vehicle auction centre. All the vehicles from this facility are sold by way of livestream from our Melbourne Auction rooms where we do classic and collectable vehicle auctions on a monthly basis.
Burns & Co is a recognizable, well respected name in the Newcastle, Central Coast regions and across N.S.W and Queensland given our previous success and exposure since our inception. It is our intention to continue to grow and expand further in this area and this
newly created position
is another step in our growth plan.
All our major auctions provide for floor bidding (traditional style), online bidding, phone bidding and absentee bidding.
In the year **** we conducted around 130 auctions of varying types with a turnover in excess of $40 Million and sold approximately 900 cars, 200 motorcycles along with lots of memorabilia and collectables. Currently we have around 15 fulltime staff plus casuals and are looking to add to our Newcastle - Central Coast team.




The person we are looking for will be ready made for a senior sales position within our organization and ideally bring the following to the table:
A team first approach
Be well presented and organised
Have a strong record in similar type roles / sales and vendor management. THIS IS A KEY ASPECT TO THE ROLE
Carry out vehicle appraisals competently, professionally and promptly.
A great communicator and with strong client contact skills and the ability to negotiate.
Ideally some automotive experience albeit in car sales, auction platform or other - this is not critical
An interest in classic and collectable cars and or bikes is a real bonus but not essential
A willingness to grow the business, follow and have input in company direction
Be a self starter with strong work ethic and a reasonable level of fitness
Have a good eye for detail and follow office procedures and industry requirements
Desire to visit clients / appraise vehicles throughout N.S.W and Queensland.
Enjoy road trips, client calls and be willing and able to stay overnight when needed
Be willing and able to represent the company at selected car shows / events / auction inspection days
Help out our existing staff when required with a team first approach.
Someone looking for a long term career / chance. This is a senior position within our company.




The role in a "nut shell" is to source suitable vehicles for auction albeit classic cars and motorcycles from motivated vendors at an acceptable price expectation and at a commission rate satisfactory to the company expectations. The territory includes N.S.W and Queensland and lead generation is already in place with press and magazine advertising, radio, client data base, website, existing clients etc.
Vendor management is a critical aspect to the position and the successful applicant will need to show past experience and success in this key area. Maybe you've been in car sales previously, maybe you've been in the auction game previously, have a real estate agency background, been a stock and station agent or have had an insurance agency background?
We will provide full "on the ground" training which will require you to initially spend some time in our Melbourne facility and you will work very closely with our existing N.SW staff and report directly to our National Auto Manager, Anton Cooper and the company director Ashley Burns.
The area this position services is seen as a huge growth area by our company and we envisage rapid growth and expansion in our Newcastle / Central Coast facility.
The successful applicant will be provided with a fully maintained motor vehicle, mobile phone, uniforms etc and will enjoy a great company environment in a very rewarding industry where no two days are the same.
Remuneration will be inline with your experience, passion and attitude and are happy to discuss relocation costs if needed.
Applications close COB Friday 16th October **** and we would be looking for a start just as soon as it suits the successful applicant.
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📌 Vehicle Sales Manager - N.S.W & Queensland (New South Wales)
🏢 Burns and Co Auctions
📍 New South Wales