Auction House Assistant
Vintage Auction
Ottawa, OH, USA
30+ days ago
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Auction House Assistant
We are looking to hire another employee for our growing auction house team. The right candidate will be responsible for building and uploading a variety of auctions online. No experience is needed; we will provide training, but if you are an antique, comic, or sports connoisseur, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities

  • Capture professional images to create a compelling and accurate representation of the product. 
     
  • Research and price various types of collectibles, including comics, collectibles, vintage knives, sports memorabilia, and more. 
     
  • Understand how to group items to make an appealing lot to be sold. 
  • Utilize photo editing software to crop and retouch images.
     
  • Work efficiently in Excel.
     
  • Build entire auctions using our auction software.
  • Identify and correct inaccuracies.
  • Develop a working knowledge of internal image databases, naming conventions, and general auction house procedures.
     
  • Develop a deeper knowledge of the items we deal with. 
  • Learn the whole process of posting an auction online. 
  • Willingness to train in and support other departments based on workflow needs.
     
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Requirements

  • A passion, appreciation for, or knowledge of collectibles and antiques 
     
  • Experience working with cameras, lighting, and other photography equipment is preferred.
  • Computer proficiency is essential.
     
  • Strong communication skills.
     
  • Effective project management skills.
     
  • Keen attention to detail.
     
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills.
     
  • Ability to work in a team environment and stand-alone depending on the workload.
     
  • Reliable transportation.
     
  • Ability to move/lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.