Auction Operations Assistant - Fine and Decorative Arts

Heritage Auctions • Dallas, TX

310d

About The Position

Kickstart your career at Heritage in the fascinating world of auctions, where you'll gain hands-on experience working with remarkably fine and decorative pieces, ensuring they are expertly prepared to connect with their next owner. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and beyond, Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves over 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and more, achieving over $1.45 billion in revenues in 2022. This is an entry-level position that is responsible for the presentation of consignment items, including sorting, heavy lifting, cleaning, and labeling. This position will help unpack, tag, and enter property information into the database and assist with client pickups after auctions.

Requirements

• 1+ years of related experience, preferred
• Interest in Fine and Decorative Arts
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Outlook and Excel
• Ability to multitask and pay great attention to detail
• Individuals must be comfortable lifting to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Pre-auction tasks
• Enter item information into the computer system accurately
• Ensure all items are imaged on time
• Prepare (sort, clean, and label) items for auction
• Must be comfortable with day-to-day heavy lifting of antique furniture
• Post-auction tasks
• 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 or issues
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed