Auction Operations Assistant - World Coins

Description

Kickstart your career at Heritage in the fascinating world of auctions, where you'll gain hands-on experience working with coins from around the world, 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. 

SUMMARY: This is an entry-level position that is responsible for the presentation of consignment items, which include 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. 

LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane

BENEFITS:

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

COMPENSATION: Commensurate on experience 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-auction tasks

• Enter item information into the computer system accurately
• Ensure all items are imaged promptly
• Prepare (sort, clean, label) items for auctions

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 
• Review and match numbers accurately 
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent education and experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Word and Excel
• Have excellent communication skills
• High ability to effectively multitask and meet deadlines
• High willingness to perform repetitive tasks; be highly detail-oriented
• Work well with others and have a positive attitude. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

The individual may repeatedly lift to 40 pounds.

Individuals must endure long periods of repeating tasks, sitting, walking, looking at a computer monitor, and handling the phone. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE