Trade-in Sales & Device Liquidation Specialist At Strivo Labs

Start Date: Immediate

Role Overview

• We are looking for a commercially driven Trade-In Sales & Device Liquidation Specialist to manage the resale and liquidation of traded-in devices.
• The successful candidate will build and manage relationships with wholesalers, dealers, refurbishers, corporate buyers and other relevant sales channels to ensure traded-in devices are sold efficiently, competitively and within the required timelines.
• The role requires strong negotiation skills, an understanding of pricing and margins, excellent follow-up, and the ability to move stock quickly while protecting business value.

Key Responsibilities

Buyer Network & Business Development:

• Build and maintain a network of verified wholesalers, dealers, refurbishers and corporate buyers.
• Develop and maintain effective resale channels for used and refurbished devices.
• Identify new buyers and commercial opportunities within the device trading market.
• Conduct buyer onboarding and due diligence in line with company requirements.
• Negotiate volume deals, bulk pricing and repeat purchase arrangements.

Sales & Deal Execution:

• Sell graded devices by unit or bulk at approved prices.
• Manage negotiations with buyers and close sales within agreed timelines.
• Run bids, auctions or bulk sales processes where appropriate.
• Prepare sales quotations, invoices and relevant sales documentation.
• Ensure full payment is received before stock is released.

Stock Movement & Liquidation:

• Monitor stock levels and ageing on a daily basis.
• Take proactive steps to move slow-moving and ageing inventory.
• Recommend markdowns, bundles or bulk clearance strategies where required.
• Support the liquidation of non-repairable devices through approved channels.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure sold stock is released promptly.

Market & Pricing Feedback:

• Track buyer demand, market prices and sales trends.
• Share actual selling prices and buyer feedback with relevant teams.
• Identify device models or grades that consistently underperform in the market.
• Provide market insights that can support pricing and inventory decisions.

Reporting & Controls:

• Prepare regular reports on units sold, revenue, recovery rates and stock ageing.
• Reconcile sales, payments and stock movements with relevant internal teams.
• Ensure all sales are properly documented and approved.
• Maintain accurate records of buyers, transactions and payments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or a related field.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in B2B sales, wholesale sales, dealer management or inventory liquidation.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion and deal-closing skills.
• Strong understanding of pricing, margins and stock movement.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and sales tracking.
• Strong relationship-building and follow-up skills.
• Commercially driven with a strong sense of urgency.
• High level of integrity, particularly in handling stock, payments and customer relationships.
• Experience selling smartphones, electronics, used/refurbished devices or other consumer electronics will be an advantage.
• Existing relationships within the device trading, wholesale or resale ecosystem will be an advantage.

What We're Looking For:

• We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, highly proactive and comfortable negotiating and closing deals.
• You should be able to build buyer relationships, move inventory quickly and consistently follow through until payment and stock release are completed.