About Canrod Metals
Canrod Metals is an emerging organized player in the scrap metal and surplus asset auction industry, focused on creating “Value Beyond Disposal.” We specialize in sourcing quality assets and managing a strong buyer pipeline through structured auction processes.
Position Overview
We are looking for a proactive and result-oriented Auction Executive who will be responsible for:
Calling prospective bidders and buyers
Promoting upcoming auctions
Sourcing buyer data from open sources (Google, websites, directories, trade portals)
Managing bidder database and call records
Supporting auction operational activities
This role requires strong communication skills, cold-calling confidence, and good working knowledge of Excel.
Key Responsibilities
1. Bidder Outreach & Cold Calling
Call potential buyers and bidders to invite participation in upcoming auctions
Explain auction process, registration, EMD, and bidding guidelines
Follow up with inactive or past bidders
Convert cold leads into registered bidders
Maintain daily call targets and reporting
2. Data Sourcing & Lead Generation
Identify and source buyer data from:
Google search
Industry websites
Trade directories
LinkedIn and other open sources
Inhouse database
Build and update buyer lists for:
Scrap metal traders
Equipment buyers
Brokers and aggregators
Ensure data accuracy and completeness
4. Auction Operations Support
Coordinate with operations team for:
Bidder approvals
KYC follow-ups
EMD confirmations
Share auction schedules and lot details with buyers
Assist in post-auction follow-ups
5. Reporting & MIS
Daily calling report
Weekly bidder acquisition report
Auction participation analysis
Maintain updated Excel sheets with clean data