Furniture Auction Prep & Client Services Associate

Leonard Joel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonard Joel in Melbourne's Hawthorn is seeking a Furniture Assistant to support the administration, preparation and facilitation of the Furniture & Interiors Auction. The role involves assembling, displaying and moving heavy items, with client-facing duties across multiple auctions per year.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of modern or antique furniture, prior admin and client-contact experience, and the ability to work physically in a fast-paced auction environment.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of modern and/or antique furniture styles.
• Previous client facing and administrative experience preferred.
• Previous heavy lifting / labour intensive work experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently and collaboratively with the Furniture & Interiors team to assist in the assembly, display and facilitation of 40-50 Furniture & Interiors Auctions per year.
• Primary point of contact for client communications for The Auction Salon Furniture team.
• Provide high quality client service and liaison in person, via email and phone.
• Assist in the identification and appraisal of furniture and furnishings for Furniture & Interiors Auction and for the quarterly Fine Auctions.
• Stock Consignment: valuation, consignment, cataloguing and photography of stock.
• Stock Management: monitor and manage storage facilities and inventory of items in storage and ensure and the safe handling of clients' property at all times.
• Proactive and efficient facilitation of post-auction sales and participation in reaching auction budgets.
• A good level of physical fitness and the ability to adopt safe handling practices for moving, assembling and merchandising furniture for auction is required.
• This role involves regular manual handling including lifting and moving heavy items and standing for extended periods of time.

Job description

Leonard Joel in Melbourne's Hawthorn is seeking a Furniture Assistant to support the administration, preparation and facilitation of the Furniture & Interiors Auction. The role involves assembling, displaying and moving heavy items, with client-facing duties across multiple auctions per year.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of modern or antique furniture, prior admin and client-contact experience, and the ability to work physically in a fast-paced auction environment.