Auction Coordinator I - Asheville, NC (PART TIME OPPORTUNITY)

Auction • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

Auction.com is hiring a part-time Auction Coordinator I based around Asheville, North Carolina. The coordinator represents Auction.com at live real estate auctions, traditionally held on courthouse steps, and helps conduct, co-host, and otherwise support auctions. The role involves interacting with bidders, completing auction processes, educating customers about participating in auctions, and helping the local community turn houses into homes.

The territory is centered around Asheville, with regular driving of up to two hours to surrounding auction locations. Occasional travel beyond two hours may be required; a rental car will be provided in those cases based on projected mileage. Schedules are assigned weekly by the Area/State Manager according to auction needs, so the position requires flexibility and adaptability. Each auction day usually involves two to four hours of work, averaging eight to twelve hours per week. Hours may fluctuate and are not guaranteed. Required training, administrative tasks, and other skill-development opportunities may provide additional compensated hours.

Training pay is $20.00 per hour. After successful completion of positional training, pay increases incrementally as skills, proficiency, and responsibilities develop, starting at $27.50 per hour.

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 using a personal vehicle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and quickly grasp new concepts.
• Ability to manage several assignments while achieving high performance.
• Ability to think quickly in dynamic environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort leading and interacting with a crowd.
• Ability to communicate with customers patiently, clearly, and concisely.
• Openness to feedback and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Manage auction and event functions independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain professionalism with customers and on-site event staff, including deputies, government employees, and attorneys.
• Produce auction-day processes for varying asset volumes.
• Maintain event equipment and materials.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on customer resources.
• Communicate and network professionally.
• Collect customer information using proprietary software.
• Conduct auctions and track bids across varying asset volumes.
• Complete customer contracts and event reports.
• Identify, report, and support improvements to processes and technology.
• Facilitate on-the-job training for event-day roles.
• Participate in and contribute to scheduled training and team calls.
• Complete tasks with quality, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Professional experience for your resume
• Regular training opportunities for professional growth and development
• Employee recognition program
• Employee referral program
• Eligibility to participate in the Auction.com 401k program
• Travel Pay Policy to help compensate for personal vehicle usage, when applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED