Must Have: Prior Experience in the Auction Industry
Have you worked, or are you currently working, in the auction industry? Are you passionate about sales and technology? Are you looking for a company that gives you the tools and freedom to excel? You may have just found your dream job.
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About Bid-AI: Bid-AI is a successful Canadian startup building AI-powered tools for the auction industry. Our platform helps auction houses modernize cataloguing, descriptions, translation, marketing, data optimization, image organization, and more. We are seeking an experienced Sales Representative to help expand Bid-AI across Canada.
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Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and contact key decision-makers at auction houses through phone, email, social media, and industry connections.
- Conduct compelling virtual demonstrations of the Bid-AI platform and clearly communicate its benefits.
- Negotiate contracts, close deals, and manage the initial client onboarding process.
- Attend occasional client meetings, industry events, and company meetings as required.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of and prior experience in the auction industry, including work with an auction house, consignor, auction marketplace, or auction-technology provider — mandatory.
- Proven experience in sales, business development, account management, or a similar client-facing role.
- Comfortable learning, using, and demonstrating technology.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently from home.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and closing skills.
Compensation and Job Type
- Guaranteed base salary of $1,800 per month for part-time employment or $3,600 per month for full-time employment, plus uncapped commission.
- Expected total monthly compensation ranges from approximately $3,500 for part-time employment to $8,000 or more for full-time employment, depending on sales performance.
- Part-time option: approximately four hours per day.
- A full-time option may also be available.
- Employment from the first day; this is not an independent-contractor position.
- Work-from-home position with occasional in-person client meetings.
- Attendance at an in-person company meeting in the Niagara Region every two weeks.
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Growth Opportunity: This position provides an opportunity to work closely with Bid-AI’s leadership team, make a measurable contribution to the company’s growth, and potentially advance into a senior or executive position based on performance and business needs.
Interested in learning more? Apply now and tell us about your experience in the auction industry.
Pay: $3,500.00-$8,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Please describe your experience selling products or services to auction houses. Include how you generated leads, conducted demonstrations, and closed sales. Do you currently have professional relationships with auction-house owners or decision-makers in Canada?
- Do you have professional experience in the auction industry, such as with an auction house, consignor, auction marketplace, or auction-technology provider? Please briefly describe your role, employer or business type.
Experience:
- working in the auction industry: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Niagara Peninsula, ON
