AUCTION MANAGER (CONTRACT POSITION)

Clearing House Estate Sales (CHES) is a fast-growing, fast-paced remote company based in Fairfield County, Connecticut and expanding along the east coast. CHES is seeking an enthusiastic, growth-minded, and relationship- focused auction manager to run the daily business operations in an upbeat, professional, and efficient manner. This position will grow along with this burgeoning company.

Join the Clearing House Estate Sales team!

CHES offers a fun, flexible, remote work environment with autonomy and unlimited earning potential!

The auction manager is often the first contact for our clients/customers and a key part of the company’s success. As such, CHES has set the following expectations for this role. This is not an exhaustive list, but is representative of typical daily duties.

Duties & Expectations:

• Manage and direct online estate auctions
• Provide a professional experience with successful results for the client
• Provide excellent customer service and seamless transactions for the customer
• Managing incoming and outgoing communications regarding the estates you are managing
• Review jobs with management prior to start.
• Photograph, catalog, edit, and sort auction inventory
• Provide all relevant auction details and summary, including write-up prior to marketing.
• Manage, staff and schedule previews and pick-ups.
• Pursue additional marketing / advertising efforts — craigslist, tag sales sites, etc....
• Promote Clearing House when opportunities arise.
• Provide auction revenue summary for proper client and contractor payouts.
• Provide social media content (as needed) to the front office (unique stories, behind the scenes, customer reviews, “artsy” photography, blog posts, etc.). This piece is not required, but will help to promote your sale on multiple/different platforms.

Compensation & Benefits:
This is a contract, commission based position with unlimited earning potential for the right entrepreneurial-minded auction manager. This position offers scheduling flexibility, a remote work environment, and autonomy.

Skills and Qualities:
CHES wants to hire someone who will grow along with the company. In order to be considered for this position, qualified applicants need...

Must Haves...

• Understanding of estates, antiques, and/or auction industry
• Professional, clear, and articulate verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Diplomatic
• Excellent time management

Desired, but not required:

• Experience in a remote/telecommuting capacity
• Extremely organized and detail oriented
• Computer and internet skills (this is an online auction house position)
• Trustworthy in dealing with customer payments and confidential information
• Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks efficiently and accurately
• A great attitude with a focus on exceptional service
• College degree strongly favored but not necessary if applicant possesses required skills

Hours Required:

CHES offers flexible scheduling but expects that the auction manager be available for client meetings, scheduled cataloging/photography days and during auction previews and pick-ups. This position requires hours that are often spread out differently each week depending on the volume of auctions and number of qualified leads we receive. We are looking to fill open territories with people who are professional and comfortable interacting with a wide variety of personalities.

Your next step is to join the Clearing House Estate Sales Auction Managers team!

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume along with a tailored cover letter expressing why you think you would be a good fit for Clearing House Estate Sales. Due to the quantity of applications CHES receives, only qualified applicants who have followed instructions will be considered by the CHES hiring team.

Please read this document carefully and follow instructions.

*In order to limit the number of bulk resumes we receive, note “Contract Auction Manager Position” in the subject line. Since we are looking for a detail oriented hire, resumes with typos, formatting errors, etc. will not be considered, nor will submissions without the required documentation.

About Clearing House Estate Sales (CHES):
Clearing House Estate Sales is the tri-state area's answer to complete household liquidation for small to mid-level estates. CHES handles down-sizing and estates with care, sensitivity and professionalism. It is our responsibility to simplify the process and maximize our clients’ financial returns. All CHES estate sales are conducted online, a format that increases sale proceeds by 30-50% over traditional estate sales. Additionally, this format maintains the seller’s privacy and limits the risks and exposures associated with a traditional estate sales.

CHES is a subsidiary of Black Rock Galleries (BRG) BRG is New England's preeminent auction house, estate liquidator, and consignment center conducting business worldwide since 2010 and is growing! BRG is known in this industry for offering quality, affordably priced antiques, fine and decorative arts, furniture, and decorative arts through auctions, estate sales, and a 53,000 sq. ft consignment showroom.
Your next step is to join the Clearing House Estate Sales team!

Job Types: Contract, Commission

Work Location: Remote