Auction Operations Assistant - Fine and Decorative Arts

Heritage Auctions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plans

Onsite gym with personal trainer

Job summary

Heritage Auctions in Dallas, TX, is seeking an entry-level consignment assistant responsible for presenting items for auction, including sorting, cleaning, labeling, and entering property data into the database.

You will assist with unpacking, tagging, and coordinating client pickups after auctions, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Some heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required; familiarity with Outlook and Excel is helpful.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• Interest in fine arts is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook/Excel).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Enter item information into the database as part of pre-auction tasks.
• Image items on schedule and prepare for auction.
• Prepare and label items for shipping and pickup.
• Assist with client pickups after auctions.
• Perform heavy lifting as part of daily duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Build your career with Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, Heritage Auctions has spent five decades connecting collectors with extraordinary objects and the stories behind them. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices across the United States and around the world, Heritage serves more than 50 auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Entertainment, Historical, Jewelry, Fine and Decorative Art, Luxury Accessories, Wine, and many more. Join a collaborative, fast-paced company where curiosity is valued, expertise is celebrated, and every day offers an opportunity to work with remarkable pieces of history and culture.

ROLE SUMMARY

This is an entry-level position that is responsible for the presentation of consignment items, including sorting, heavy lifting, cleaning, and labeling. This position will help unpack, tag, and enter property information into the database and assist with client pickups after auctions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans
• Onsite gym with access to a personal trainer

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with experience

LOCATION

South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Pre-auction tasks

• Enter item information into the computer system accurately
• Ensure all items are imaged on time
• Prepare (sort, clean, and label) items for auction
• Must be comfortable with day-to-day heavy lifting of antique furniture

Post-auction tasks

• Prepare orders for shipping in compliance with established procedures
• Ship orders immediately after auctions.
• Process and forward items remaining onsite until payments are received
• Inform supervisors of any discrepancies or issues

Requirements

• 1+ years of related experience, preferred
• Interest in Fine arts preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Outlook and Excel
• Ability to multitask and pay great attention to detail
• Individuals must be comfortable lifting to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE