Auction Yard & Catalog Specialist

Hansen Auction Group; Downing (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Auction Group seeks a Yard and Catalog Specialist to manage the auction yard, catalog items, photograph lots, and provide excellent customer service. The role includes AI-assisted cataloging and on-site as well as off-site assignments to open houses and pickup operations.

The position emphasizes safe equipment operation, accurate item descriptions, and active customer assistance in varying locations and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred (forklift, telehandler, skid steer).
• Knowledge of farm/heavy equipment is helpful.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license required. Position includes operation of company vehicles; applicants must meet company driving and insurance eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization of the yard and auction layout in a clean, safe, and professional manner.
• Organize and tag items for auction.
• Take photos and upload to the auction management website.
• Create accurate and detailed descriptions of auction items.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to identify items, generate accurate descriptions, and validate make, model, year, VIN, and condition where applicable.
• Operate heavy equipment to assist customers with safely loading and unloading of auction items.
• Assist in safely loading and unloading of auction items during pick-up and drop off.
• Help customers locate their purchases.
• Be visible during open houses, providing service to customers as needed.
• Maintain organization of the facility and yard.
• Provide general facility and equipment maintenance including maintaining grounds.
• Other duties as required and assigned.
• Travel to off-site auction locations as assigned to support cataloging, open house, and pick-up operations.
• Assist with the set-up and organized layout of items at off-site locations in preparation for cataloging and open house.
• Catalog items on-site, including taking photos, creating descriptions, and uploading to the auction management system.
• Be present and visible during off-site open houses, assisting customers and answering questions about auction items.
• Support the pick-up process at off-site locations, helping customers locate and safely load their purchases.
• Act as cashier during off-site pick-up as needed.
• Follow all company policies and safety procedures while working at off-site locations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Attention to detail

Written communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Time management

Multi-tasking

AI-assisted tools usage

Education

High school diploma

Valid driver's license

Tools

Auction management software

AI-assisted cataloging tools

Job description

Hansen Auction Group seeks a Yard and Catalog Specialist to manage the auction yard, catalog items, photograph lots, and provide excellent customer service. The role includes AI-assisted cataloging and on-site as well as off-site assignments to open houses and pickup operations.

The position emphasizes safe equipment operation, accurate item descriptions, and active customer assistance in varying locations and weather conditions.