McLaren Auction Services is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with a love of antiques who will be responsible for managing office duties in our auction house.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Answer phone calls, emails & assist customers in-house
- Manage all functions of the office environment: filing, ordering, appointment setting, correspondence, shipping management, etc.
- Collaborate with the team to as needed regarding catalog descriptions and photos
- Assist in communications with clients regarding the drop-off or pick up of consignments and winnings Responsible for following contract and consignment procedures when receiving consignments
- Understand, maintain and utilize the internal inventory systems using Dropbox, Excel, etc.
- Manage internal inventory procedures
- Perform job-related duties as assigned
YOUR CREDENTIALS
REQUIRED
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Fluent in English
- Proficient utilization of research tools such as Ebay, Worthpoint, Facebook Groups, as well as an ability to utilize internet searches
- A self-starter who can work independently while maintaining a team-player mentality. Ask lots of questions!
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle high-value property responsibly and respectfully
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Outlook and Excel
- A sense of humor and a love of antiques!
PREFERRED
- Knowledge and passion for various forms of antiques: vintage, mid-century modern, fine art, jewelry, rare and unusual collectibles, and so much more…
- Personal/professional experience using Craigslist, Ebay, Etsy, Poshmark, Mercari, Proxibid, and other online shopping platforms
- Previous experience with inventory management
FULL TIME position
- Business hours are typically Monday through Friday 8am-4pm. No expectation to stay late.
- Attend our live auctions every 3-4 weeks
- 3-5 Saturdays a year, as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
