Auction Operations Assistant - Historical

Heritage; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plans

Onsite gym with access to a personal/

Job summary

Heritage Auctions is seeking a hands-on pre-auction assistant in the Dallas area to help prepare consignment items for bidding. You will image, sort, clean, label, and enter detailed item information into the database, supporting the auction team and clients through the process.

You must be able to multitask, pay close attention to detail, and lift up to 50 pounds daily while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to multitask and pay great attention to detail.
• Individuals must be comfortable lifting to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Pre-auction tasks: Enter item information into the computer system accurately; Ensure all items are imaged promptly; Prepare (sort, clean, and label) items for auction; Must be comfortable with the day-to-day heavy lifting of comics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Heavy lifting

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Heritage Auctions

Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses. Heritage Auctions is a global auction house driven by curiosity, innovation, and the stories behind extraordinary objects. For nearly 50 years, Heritage has connected collectors and consignors through a dynamic marketplace that celebrates history, culture, and craftsmanship. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other major cities, we support a worldwide network of experts and enthusiasts across more than 50 auction categories. From Sports and Entertainment memorabilia to Luxury Handbags, Fine Art, Jewelry, Coins, Wine, and rare historical artifacts, every item tells a story. We are dedicated to bringing those stories to life through deep research, cutting-edge technology, and thoughtful presentation. Known for our expertise and innovation, we offer a dynamic environment where passion for history, culture, and storytelling brings collectors together to discover, learn, and connect.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About Heritage Auctions

Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses. Heritage Auctions is a global auction house driven by curiosity, innovation, and the stories behind extraordinary objects. For nearly 50 years, Heritage has connected collectors and consignors through a dynamic marketplace that celebrates history, culture, and craftsmanship. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other major cities, we support a worldwide network of experts and enthusiasts across more than 50 auction categories. From Sports and Entertainment memorabilia to Luxury Handbags, Fine Art, Jewelry, Coins, Wine, and rare historical artifacts, every item tells a story. We are dedicated to bringing those stories to life through deep research, cutting-edge technology, and thoughtful presentation. Known for our expertise and innovation, we offer a dynamic environment where passion for history, culture, and storytelling brings collectors together to discover, learn, and connect.

Summary

Responsible for presenting consignment items, which include 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.

Location

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

Benefits

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

Compensation

Commensurate on experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Pre-auction tasks
  • Enter item information into the computer system accurately
  • Ensure all items are imaged promptly
  • Prepare (sort, clean, and label) items for auction
  • Must be comfortable with the day-to-day heavy lifting of comics.
• 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
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience

• 1+ years of related experience preferred
• 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.

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