What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auction Operations Assistant position at Heritage Auctions?
Description
Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses, that focuses on treasured collectibles from Sports, Entertainment to Luxury Handbags and Fine Art.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. For almost 50 years, Heritage Auctions has been the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.
SUMMARY: This is an entry-level position responsible for presenting consignment items, which includes sorting, heavy lifting, cleaning, and labeling. The position will also help unpack, tag, and enter property information into the database and assist with client pickups after auctions. This role also involves traveling to local/national coin shows to help with set-up and tabling.
Benefits
COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Pre-auction tasks
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent education and experience.
Skills & Abilities
Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses, that focuses on treasured collectibles from Sports, Entertainment to Luxury Handbags and Fine Art.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. For almost 50 years, Heritage Auctions has been the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.
SUMMARY: This is an entry-level position responsible for presenting consignment items, which includes sorting, heavy lifting, cleaning, and labeling. The position will also help unpack, tag, and enter property information into the database and assist with client pickups after auctions. This role also involves traveling to local/national coin shows to help with set-up and tabling.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401k savings plans
- Onsite gym with access to personal trainer
COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Pre-auction tasks
- Enter item information into the computer system accurately
- Ensure all items are imaged promptly
- Prepare (sort, clean, label) items for auctions
- Prepare orders for shipping in compliance with established procedures
- Ship orders immediately after auctions
- Process and forward items remaining onsite until payments are received
- Inform supervisors of any discrepancies
- Review and match numbers accurately
- Other duties may be assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent education and experience.
Skills & Abilities
- Must be proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Word and Excel
- Have excellent communication skills
- High ability to effectively multitask and meet deadlines
- High willingness to perform repetitive tasks; be highly detail-oriented
- Work well with others and have a positive attitude.
- Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
- The individual may repeatedly lift to 40 pounds.
- Individuals must withstand long periods of repeating tasks, sitting, walking, looking at a computer monitor, and phone handling.
- Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Department Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 3:00 AM - 2:30 PM Monday through Friday.
