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Sales Development Representative / SDR - DACH

The Collecting Group · Munich, Germany

Game over? Still on their site, but open 2+ months.

New Business: you win brand-new customers.

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
2mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon The Collecting Group's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Find new people to sell collectible cars for and buy them for an online car auction, then guide each deal from first call to sale, based in Munich. You'll make many of your own calls to find new business.
What you'd sell

Runs car auctions online, 24/7, for buyers worldwide

When someone wants to sell a collectible car, they usually take it to a physical auction and hope the right buyers show up. The problem is, that limits the bidding to whoever can be there in person on that day. Collecting Cars runs car auctions entirely online, 24/7, so sellers and collectors from around the world can bid at any hour.

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Who you'd sell to
Car sellers and car collectorsIn their words: “deliver excellent outcomes with both sellers and collectors locally and internationally”
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Proceed with caution

A few things here deserve a hard look before you spend time on it.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 69 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

Red lights

  • Big earnings claims, no numbers. It sells uncapped or unlimited earnings but never says what anyone actually earns.
  • Pay. No pay listed at all.
  • Time on market. Open 69 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.

Yellow lights

  • Fluent German required. The posting asks for fluent or business-level German. Worth knowing before you apply if you only sell in English.

Green lights

  • Real sales coaching. The posting commits to regular coaching or call reviews. A bad attainment number usually means no coaching and no standard, not bad reps.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What did the median rep and the top rep actually earn last year?

    "Unlimited" is a ceiling, not a number. You need the median.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  5. 5.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
The Role Collecting Cars is part of The Collecting Group (TCG) and is a rapidly growing Car auction platform operating 24/7, 100% online auctions, globally. We have grown to over 120 employees in 9 offices, with over 30,000 lots sold. In this role you’ll be joining a growing, fast paced sales team within our Collecting Cars business, that’s currently disrupting the traditional way vehicles are auctioned. You’ll foster new relationships and deliver excellent outcomes with both sellers and collectors locally and internationally, developing long-lasting partnerships, whilst becoming part of the fabric of a fast moving, innovative company. About you - Proactive and a self starter, you have proven ability to work independently to source and close sales. - Ambitious and goal-oriented, motivated by progression and earning potential. - Comfortable on the phone, in a fast-paced environment where outbound prospecting is part of your everyday schedule. - Able to quickly identify prospect opportunities with the drive to move sales forward with urgency. - Adaptable, able to learn from setbacks and apply lessons learnt. - A minimum of 2 years experience negotiating sale terms and fees in B2B or B2C environments - Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems such as Salesforce. - Commercial yet customer first mindset – We are proud of our excellent customer service that builds our reputation and our member base from word-of-mouth referrals. Responsibilities - Be a dedicated point of contact through the life of the auction process, co-ordinate end to-end activities from initial prospecting and pre-sales through to close of sale and post sales ensuring excellent levels of engagement and service throughout the process. - Research values of collectible cars, analysing industry trends to make informed decisions on competitive market reserves and identify suitable vehicles for the Collecting Cars platform. - Continually work to build and develop your network to bring in new business opportunities for Collecting Cars. - Collaborate with your team to nurture relationships and assist with the closure of deals - Work towards clear objectives within a fast-paced, sales focused environment - Use Salesforce to manage consignments and customers from prospects through to auction close, ensuring records and customer information is accurate and up to date. - Participate in Collecting Cars external events to help build awareness of the brand. Work as part of the wider Collecting Group team, collaborating to support the success of all members - Native/Fluency/C2 level in German is required. Collecting Cars Benefits - Competitive base salary & uncapped commission - You get out what you put in! - Access to private health insurance - Professional development allowance - A collaborative work environment paired with regular company socials, team get-togethers, and milestone celebrations - 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays (an additional day per year served after 2 years of tenure) - The opportunity to attend industry leading events, company sponsored gatherings, and network with industry professionals, experts, and enthusiasts. - Performance based promotions with clear targets, not time served - Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and on-the-job learning - Neukundengewinnung/Kaltakquise/ Abschlussstärke - Weiterbildungsbudget - Unbefristeter Arbeitsvertrag - Betriebliche Altersvorsorge (bAV) Location Munich, Germany (On site) If you’re ambitious and motivated by achievement, Collecting Cars is a place where effort is recognised and rewarded
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