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Auction House Assistant
Elstob Auctioneers
Ripon HG4 1AJ
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Job details

£26,000 - £30,000 a year
Permanent, Full-time
Ripon HG4 1AJ

Full job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Saleroom Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of our auction saleroom. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with an interest in antiques, fine art, or auctions, offering the opportunity to develop operations skills. A positive, can-do attitude is essential, as the role involves a wide variety of practical and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Stock Handling & Saleroom Operations

  • Receipt incoming stock, including accurate labelling and documentation
  • Unpack, sort, and process consignments
  • Assist with collections and client deliveries
  • Assist with the packing and shipping of purchases
  • Maintain existing stock control systems including chasing sellers and buyers to collect
  • Assist with lotting up of sales
  • Ensure the saleroom is kept tidy, organised, and presentable at all times
  • Assist in preparing the saleroom for public viewing and auction days
  • Liasing with contractors

Auction & Sale Day Support

  • Clerk online bidding platforms during sale days
  • Assist with the smooth running of auctions, both live and online
  • Operate telephone bidding
  • Assiting with collections
  • Handling front desk enquiries
  • Taking payments
  • Answering telephone calls

Administrative & Systems Support

  • Use the company’s back-office and auction management systems
  • Support accurate record-keeping and stock tracking
  • Inbox management
  • Organising condition report requests for the professional team
  • Answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries
  • Offering support to the reception desk and professional team

Marketing & Digital Presence

  • An interest in social media would be benefical

Skills & Attributes

  • A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to turn a hand to whatever is needed
  • Organised, methodical, and detail-oriented
  • An eye for detail
  • Physically capable of handling stock and assisting with manual tasks
  • Confident using computer systems; willingness to learn specialist software
  • Interest in auctions, antiques, art, or collectables
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a small team
  • Must be able to work indepently
  • Good communication skills
  • Previous customer service experience would be beneficial
  • Previous experience of an auction house or the antiques trade would be beneficial

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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