Auction Coordinator I - Asheville, NC (PART TIME OPPORTUNITY)

Auction; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel pay policy

Auction.com 401k program

Training opportunities

Employee recognition program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Auction.com is seeking an Auction Coordinator I in Asheville, NC for a part-time role. You will host live auctions, assist bidders, and ensure smooth event operations. The position emphasizes customer service, tech proficiency, and teamwork, with travel expectations and flexible schedules.

Training pays at $20.00/hour with increases after training and skill development, starting at $27.50/hour. Occasional travel up to 2 hours away is required, with rental car provided if beyond 2 hours.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working in customer service and helping people.
• Tech-savvy with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Co-host and participate in live auctions, interacting with bidders.
• Manage auction day processes and paperwork.
• Maintain event equipment and materials.
• Provide customer resources and on-site support.
• Communicate professionally with customers and staff.
• Collect customer information using proprietary software.
• Track bids and assist with auction management.
• Complete event reports and training tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Tech savvy

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Auction Coordinator I - Asheville, NC (PART TIME OPPORTUNITY)

Be the face of Auction.com, the nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, and represent the company by conducting, co-hosting, and otherwise participating in live auctions, traditionally held on the courthouse steps. While you’re there, expect to interact with bidders while performing the necessary tasks to successfully complete an auction and multitasking to ensure all required processes have been met. You will also help your local community thrive by educating customers on how to participate in auctions and helping to turn houses into homes.

Training hourly pay is $20.00, increasing incrementally after the successful completion of positional training and with development of skills, proficiency, and responsibilities starting at $27.50 / hour.

The Territory

Centered around Asheville, NC but expect to drive up to 2 hours to travel to auctions in surrounding areas. You may occasionally be required to travel beyond 2 hours in which case a rental car will be provided, based on projected mileage. This can vary based on scheduling opportunities and your skill set.

The Schedule

Your Area/State manager will assign schedules weekly, depending on auction scheduling needs, so you’ll need to have a flexible and adaptable schedule. Additionally, there will be required training sessions, administrative tasks, and available resources to provide opportunities to improve skills while earning additional compensation. Each auction day typically requires anywhere from 2 - 4 hours of work. On average, you will work between 8 - 12 hours per week. Please note that hours can fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Responsibilities/Duties

As an Associate Auction Coordinator, you will manage various functions of auctions and events both independently and when needed with a team. This may include but not be limited to:

• Maintaining the highest level of professionalism with customers and on-site event location staff such as deputies, government employees, attorneys, etc.
• Producing all auction day processes with varying asset volumes.
• Maintaining event equipment and materials.
• Being a subject matter expert on customer resources.
• Professional communication and networking.
• Collecting customer information using our proprietary software.
• Auctioneering and bid tracking varying asset volumes.
• Completing customer contracts.
• Completing event reports.
• Identify, report, and support efficiencies in processes and technology.
• Facilitating on-the-job training for all event day roles.
• Participating in and contributing to scheduled training and team calls.
• Completing all tasks with high quality, efficiency, and attention to detail.

The Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys working in customer service and specifically enjoys interacting with and helping people.
• Is tech-savvy and has excellent technical troubleshooting skills.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Has excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Has great adaptability and quickly grasps new concepts.
• Achieves high performance while managing several assignments.
• Thrives in dynamic environments and can think quickly on their feet.
• Works well independently and as a team while continuously maintaining a team mindset.
• Is comfortable leading and interacting with a crowd.
• Is patient, clear and concise when talking to customer.
• Is open to feedback and coaching.
• Demonstrates advanced auction management capabilities.
• Has a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum level of education.
• Has the ability to lift up to 50 pounds when needed.
• Has the ability to stand for long hours and outside in all weather conditions.
• Can regularly travel up to 2 hours to event locations in their personal vehicle.

What's In It For You

Competitive pay, professional experience for your resume, a unique working environment (no office!), regular training opportunities for professional growth and development, employee recognition program, employee referral program, and eligibility to participate in the Auction.com 401k program. We also offer a competitive Travel Pay Policy to help compensate for personal vehicle usage, when applicable.