Online Auction Associate

Caring Transitions•Shorewood, WI

8h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Caring Transitions of Milwaukee North Shore is a locally owned and operated company seeking Online Auction Associates who want to help seniors in the north shore and east side of Milwaukee. Some jobs may be a bit farther depending on where the senior is moving from. We typically schedule jobs in daytime hours during the week, weekends as needed. We specialize in downsizing, sorting & organizing, clean outs, relocation services, estate sales, and online auctions. A great opportunity for stay at home parents and local college students looking for part time work with a flexible schedule. Potential for promotion to Auction Manager position for the right candidate. Online Auction Associates are primarily responsible for photographing, researching, describing, and uploading our clients' items to the CTBids.com auction platform. Duties include sorting through household goods to find treasures, creating sellable lots based on local and national trends, cleaning and preparing items, photographing items for sale, researching history and use of items to create meaningful descriptions, uploading auction listings on CTBids.com, assisting customers at auction pickup, shipping items, selling items in person, and removing unwanted items for donation and disposal.

Requirements

High school diploma to a graduate or professional degree- any level of education with the right personality will find this job interesting and rewarding
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an eye for design
Outstanding customer service skills
Professional attitude and demeanor
Cohesive and compelling writing skills with knowledge of proper grammar
Excellent amateur to professional photography skills using an iPhone or iPad camera with awareness of proper lighting and spatial relations
Drive to produce accurate work with efficiency and self-discipline to avoid distractions
Ability to lift 30lb+ and move items within the home as needed, with frequent walking, standing, stairs, bending, kneeling, etc.
Productively and positively interacts with coworkers and functions well in a team environment
Understanding of basic to intermediate computer, iPhone, iPad, and internet technology
Willing to work in dirty and/or cluttered environments if needed
Integrity and respect in everything you do and say- people trust us to reduce their stress during trying times with vulnerable clients, so we need to be worthy of their trust at all times without exception
Compassion and a caring heart, especially toward clients dealing with difficult life decisions or the recent loss of a loved one
Enjoy working with older adults
Curious but never judgmental
A strong work ethic
Prompt and regular attendance on assigned shifts
Provide exceptional customer service, greet clients and bidders with a smile, and respond appropriately to customer concerns
Able to pass a background check (we are bonded and insured), though we may consider second chance employment for the right candidate
Must have dependable transportation to and from work sites on location at clients' homes
Must have a personal smart phone for scheduling, clocking in and out, project management apps, mapping locations, and communicating with coworkers (company device will be provided for CTBids)

Nice To Haves

Selling goods or services on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Poshmark, Etsy, etc.
Photography, staging items, editing photos, uploading to a computer or website
Using Photoshop, photo editing apps, Google Lens, ChatGPT or other AI apps
Posting regularly on social media
Selling goods at a flea market or makers markets
Holding a rummage or yard sale
Love going to estate sales
Antiquing, thrifting, vintage shopping or selling
Expert or hobby knowledge of collectibles, antiques, art, jewelry, vintage or designer clothing and accessories, tools, cars, furniture, etc.
Organizing, sorting, packing, moving others
Helped a parent or grandparent in their decision to move to independent, assisted living, or skilled nursing home care
Dealt with the home and its contents after a loved one moved or passed away
Experience working with senior populations
Retail or direct sales experience