Auction Operations Assistant - Fine and Decorative Arts

Set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 40 different auction categories including, Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.

Heritage Auctions, a well-established auction house with over 30 years of longevity, is expanding our Dallas office to meet our business needs.

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

SUMMARY:
Responsible for the presentation of consignment items that includes sorting, heavy lifting, cleaning, and labeling. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to 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