Associate Auction Coordinator - Kansas City, MO - Part Time Opportunity

Auction•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Auction Coordinator represents Auction.com at live real estate auctions, traditionally held on courthouse steps. The role involves conducting, co-hosting, and otherwise participating in auctions; interacting with bidders; completing the tasks and processes needed for successful events; and educating customers about how to participate in auctions. The territory is centered around Kansas City, Missouri, with travel to auctions in surrounding areas, typically up to two hours away. Personal mileage is reimbursed over 40 miles per day. Travel beyond two hours may occasionally be required, and a rental car may be provided based on projected mileage. Weekly auctions are assigned by the Area/State Manager according to scheduling needs. The schedule is flexible and adaptable, with required training sessions, administrative tasks, and other opportunities to develop skills for additional compensation. Auction days typically require two to four hours, and work averages six to twelve hours per week, with hours fluctuating and not guaranteed. Training pay is $20 per hour. Pay increases incrementally after successful completion of positional training and as skills, proficiency, and responsibilities develop, within a stated range of $20 to $30 per hour. The position offers professional experience, a unique work environment without an office, regular training, recognition and referral programs, eligibility to participate in the Auction.com 401(k) program, and a travel pay policy to help compensate for personal vehicle usage when applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when needed.
Ability to stand for long periods and work outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to regularly travel up to two hours to event locations in a personal vehicle.
Enjoys customer service and interacting with and helping people.
Tech-savvy, with excellent technical troubleshooting skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Adaptable and able to grasp new concepts quickly.
Able to perform well while managing several assignments.
Able to thrive in dynamic environments and think quickly.
Able to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining a team mindset.
Comfortable leading and interacting with a crowd.
Patient and clear and concise when speaking with customers.
Open to feedback and coaching.
Able to maintain a flexible and adaptable schedule.

Nice To Haves

Prior auction experience is appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct, co-host, and otherwise participate in live auctions and events.
Interact with bidders and complete the tasks and processes needed to successfully complete an auction.
Maintain a high level of professionalism with customers and on-site event staff, including deputies, government employees, and attorneys.
Maintain equipment and materials.
Serve as a subject matter expert on customer resources and educate customers about participating in auctions.
Communicate and network professionally.
Collect customer information using proprietary software.
Complete customer receipts and event reports.
Participate in scheduled training and team calls.
Complete tasks with high quality, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive pay, with training pay of $20 per hour and an incremental range of $20 to $30 per hour as skills, proficiency, and responsibilities develop.
Professional experience for a resume.
A unique working environment with no office.
Regular training opportunities for professional growth and development.
Employee recognition program.
Employee referral program.
Eligibility to participate in the Auction.com 401(k) program.
Travel pay policy to help compensate for personal vehicle usage, when applicable.

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