Auction Coordinator

STEFFES GROUP INC; Mount Pleasant (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical insurance (full-time)

Dental insurance (full-time)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Steffes Group is seeking an Auction Coordinator to support seamless, high-quality auctions. The role involves coordinating listings, preparing assets for sale, and providing outstanding service to buyers and sellers.

Travel to auction sites and collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Administrative teams are essential to ensure items are accurately represented and professionally managed from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Baseline knowledge of agricultural and/or construction equipment is required.
• Background in agriculture and/or construction and previous business experience strongly preferred.
• Prior leadership or training experience is strongly preferred.
• General understanding of auction processes and procedures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate auction listings and asset preparation with Sales, Operations, and Administrative teams.
• Travel to auction sites to photograph and document items, ensuring accurate representation and branding.
• Post auction items online in a timely manner and write clear, accurate item descriptions using industry terminology.
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for buyers and sellers; respond to questions about items, bidding, timelines, pickup, and procedures.
• Support auction-day activities and post-auction processes to ensure smooth execution, with travel as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a thriving auction company since 1960, Steffes Group has built a reputation for successfully selling a wide range of assets—from agricultural equipment, land, and livestock to construction equipment, estates, and business holdings. With continued growth and expanded services, we are seeking an Auction Coordinator to support the execution of seamless, high-quality auctions.The Auction Coordinator works closely with the Sales, Operations, and Administrative teams to coordinate auction listings, prepare assets for sale, and provide outstanding service to buyers and sellers. This role is critical to ensuring auctions are accurately represented, professionally managed, and executed smoothly from start to finish. This individual will ideally live near Mt. Pleasant, IA with the understanding that consistent travel will be required.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAuction Coordination & Asset PreparationTravel to auction sites to photograph and document upcoming auction items, working professionally and respectfully with sellersCapture high-quality photos and gather detailed, accurate information to ensure items are properly representedCollaborate with the Sales Team to ensure equipment and assets are staged, described, and prepared according to auction timelinesAssist in organizing auction items in alignment with sale requirements and company standardsListing & DocumentationWork closely with the Administrative Team to post auction items online at the appropriate timeWrite clear, detailed, and accurate item descriptions using correct industry terminologyEnsure all auction listings meet Steffes Group branding, quality, and data standardsCustomer & Client SupportServe as a knowledgeable point of contact for potential and current buyers and sellersRespond to questions related to auction items, bidding processes, timelines, pickup, and general auction proceduresProvide support before, during, and after auctions to ensure a positive customer experienceEscalate item or customer concerns as needed to ensure timely resolutionTeam CollaborationPartner with Steffes Group teams, both locally and throughout other Steffes Group offices and auction territories, to support smooth auction executionCommunicate proactively to ensure alignment across teams throughout the auction lifecycleSupport auction-day activities and post-auction processes as requiredEXPERIENCEBaseline knowledge of agricultural and/or construction equipment is requiredBackground in agriculture and/or construction and previous business experience strongly preferredPrior leadership or training experience is strongly preferred.General understanding of auction processes and procedures is beneficialProficiency with technology & Microsoft Office products requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESExceptional verbal, written, and customer service communication skillsStrong attention to detail, including grammar, accuracy, and appropriate industry terminologyAbility to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment, often pivoting with little noticeStrong organizational skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindsetAbility to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a teamWillingness and ability to travel and work extended hours as neededCOMPENSATION & BENEFITSAt Steffes Group, Inc. we credit our success to each individual employee and the dedication and value they bring to our team. We want to take care of each employee as well as they take care of the business that we have all worked so hard to build.Competitive compensation varies based on previous experience + bonus potentialCompany vehicle, tech equipment, and cell phoneFull benefits package, including 100% company-paid single medical and dental insurance (family coverage available), PTO, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, health savings account with company match, flexible spending account, paid volunteer time, wellness program, employee assistance program, and moreFull-time position with occasional evenings – including consistent travelBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceDependent health insurance coverageEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insuranceWork Location: On the road