Join Our Team!
We’re hiring a Property Handler/Auction Assistant
About Us
We are a boutique auction house, specializing in fine art, decorations and jewelry, unique, one-of-a-kind items, consigned locally and sold globally.
We are an adoption agency for beautiful and interesting treasures. By finding them new homes we help consumers express their own style, and discover unique furnishings and captivating art, creating the connection between a seller and a buyer.
We love the city of Cleveland and work closely with local businesses on causes that are near and dear to us. We are currently mentoring a Northeast Ohio non-profit whose art sales directly help housing insecure LGBTQ+ youth.
Why Work With Us?
We pride ourselves on collaboration and creating a fun and positive environment. Here at Gray’s, you’ll not only work alongside creative professionals, you’ll also enjoy a four-day work week, every week (yup, you read that right!) We are looking for good people looking to do good things. Sound like you? Read on!
About the Role
To assist all team members with all aspects of auction tasks and operations including moving, hanging artwork, un-packing & packing, shipping or delivery and keeping track of all items for auction, before, during and after each auction, and assisting with all paperwork for consignors and buyers.
Benefits:
Amazing schedule! Work Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm
Responsibilities:
Assists with all aspects of auction operations as directed.
Assists with measurements of all auction lots as needed
Assists photographer with moving pieces in and out of studio, setting up box lot shots and any other duties as needed
Checks accuracy of all invoices, receipts, RTO (Return to Owner) forms and clearing copy paperwork before releasing auction lots to buyer/consignor.
Packs and wraps sold lots and RTOs for appropriate shipment on an as needed basis.
Assists with setting the auction floor for preview including moving furniture, placing decorative items and hanging artwork, and setting up computers, phones and projector for auction day.
Monitors the auction floor, and assists buyers during preview days. Primary responsibility is securing all lots from thefts or accidents.
Assists with driving van to and from pick-ups/deliveries if needed, and assists with packing/unpacking and moving items.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to health and safety procedures.
Performs assigned duties in appropriate clothing for auction house activities, dresses in business casual attire on auction days and preview days.
Maintains cleanliness of auction house, and company van, in accordance with all Public Health recommendations and regulations.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
College preferred. Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent; prior auction and retail experience are helpful.
Valid Class "A", "B" or "C" Drivers License - Must meet insurance underwriting requirements
Skills
Organization
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely
Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
Oral Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Reading Skills
Customer Relations
Professionalism
Time Management
Common sense ability to follow through with tasks to completion
Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to info@graysauctioneers.com