New Job Opening: Business Development Manager - Property Auctions in Southampton, UK

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager with estate agency or property industry experience, to join a specialist property auction business covering Southampton and the surrounding area. This role is ideal for an experienced estate agent, valuer or auction professional with strong business development skills.

Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Auctions

Sector: Auction House

Location: Southampton / Remote / Hybrid

Salary: OTE £60,000 per annum

Position: Permanent – Full Time

Reference: WR94037

Working remotely with regular travel across your territory, you will generate valuation appointments, advise property owners on the benefits of selling by auction and secure new instructions.

You will build relationships with homeowners, investors, developers and estate agents while identifying new opportunities, growing the auction pipeline and contributing to the continued success of a respected property auction business.

What's in it for you (Benefits):

• Competitive basic salary with attractive commission and bonus potential


• Monday to Friday working hours with no regular weekend working


• Remote and hybrid working with the opportunity to develop your own local territory


• Ongoing training in property auctions and valuation processes


• Company mobile phone and laptop provided 

The Company:

• Specialist property auction company selling residential, commercial, land and investment properties


• Professional and collaborative team supporting clients throughout the auction process


• Growing business offering genuine long-term career development opportunities 

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Business Development Manager (Auctions):

• Generate new valuation appointments and auction instructions across Southampton and the surrounding area


• Carry out property valuations and recommend realistic auction guide prices


• Explain the auction process, timescales, fees and benefits to prospective sellers


• Build strong relationships with homeowners, landlords, developers, investors, estate agents and professional introducers


• Prospect for new business through networking, referrals, telephone activity and local market engagement


• Work closely with the operations, marketing and auction teams to progress instructions and achieve business development targets 

What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience):

• Previous experience as an Estate Agent, Property Valuer, Listing Agent, Auction Valuer or Business Development Manager within the property sector


• Proven ability to win instructions and convert valuation appointments into new business


• Strong knowledge of the Southampton property market would be advantageous


• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills


• Commercially aware with a proactive and target-driven approach


• Able to work independently while managing a varied workload


• Competent using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications


• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle 

Is this the role for you?

Contact Worth Recruiting now! If you are interested in this Business Development Manager (Auctions)  role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting immediately, quoting job reference: WR94037.

About Your Application:

• Response Time: We receive a great many applications and respond as quickly as possible. If you have not heard from us within 48 working hours, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.


• Data Protection: Worth Recruiting is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this position. By submitting your application, you consent to Worth Recruiting processing and storing your data for the purposes of your job search. For more information, please see our privacy policy on our website.


• Confidentiality: All communications with Worth Recruiting are completely confidential. We will always need to speak with you before we are able to submit your CV to our client.


• Please Note: This vacancy summary is intended as a general guide only and should not be used as a definitive job description. Our client’s job description, including details like the salary, may change without prior notice and in any case may be influenced by the skills, qualifications, previous experience, attitude, and ability of a candidate. 

About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me.

Job Reference: WR94037 – Business Development Manager (Auctions / Property Sales) – Auction Company