City Auction Group has appointed Natalie Young as national sales manager.

Young has previously worked with Manheim Remarketing, Auto Trader Digital and Mercedes-Benz Retail UK.

In her new role, Young will be responsible for developing director level relationships with franchised dealer groups and car supermarkets, as well as introducing specialist dealer group part exchange sales programmes to compliment the current corporate sale events at Rockingham. 

Michael Tomalin, managing director of City Auction Group said: “I am delighted to welcome Natalie on board, as she brings a wealth of automotive experience to this important new role.

“With a proven track record in sales, Natalie will add valuable skills and experience to the management team.  I look forward to working with Natalie on accelerating the growth of City Auction Group in the UK.”

Young added: “My new role is extremely exciting and I am really looking forward to the challenges ahead.  I am very impressed with the firm’s facility at Rockingham and its rapid growth and success since launch.”

Since City Auction launched its new facility at Rockingham in January 2015, the firm has employed 50 new staff, across administration, sales, finance and business development.