Auction and Estate Sale Specialist

Caring Transitions; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A professional home liquidation service is hiring for a position focused on preparing auction lots for online sales, ensuring each item sells for over $75. The role includes working with clients to identify valuable items and supporting the overall packing and pick-up process. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong interpersonal skills, flexible schedules, and knowledge of market trends. This position requires effective communication and the ability to maintain a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience buying/selling via online sites, estate sales, or other methods.
• Flexible work schedule, with availability Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.
• Smart phone and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Identify/prepare lots for online auction with sales target of $75+.
• Group saleable items to maximize sale value.
• Research items to confirm saleability/appropriate descriptions.
• Support a positive working environment and uphold the Caring Transitions brand.

Skills

Experience buying/selling via online sites

Valuation knowledge for household items

Strong interpersonal skills

Technically proficient in software tools

Strong written and verbal communication

Job description

Primary Goals

Identify/prepare lots to be sold on our CTBids online auction site with an aim to sell each for $75+.

Support the team by assisting in the final clearout of items, as needed.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work with Site Manager/client to define the liquidation/clean out plan
• Identify/separate saleable items from the remaining household items
• Group saleable items in “lots” to maximize sale value
• As needed, research items to confirm saleability/appropriate descriptions
• Clean, photograph, and describe items in our CTBids Sellers app
• Prepare saleable items for photography
• Pack auction items as needed to facilitate an efficient and safe pick-up process
• Greet customers as they enter and leave the pick up
• Escort customers as they locate purchased items
• Break down equipment and return items to storage
• Coordinate/facilitate charitable donations, as needed
• Coordinate and manage proper disposal of recyclables, as needed
• Coordinate/discard garbage disposal at client sites, as needed
• Maintain a working knowledge of how lots are selling on CTBids
• Maintain a working knowledge of online auction/buyer trends
• Recommend new ideas/approaches to improve sales/margin
• Maintain a positive work environment for clients and co-workers
• Support the Caring Transitions brand through professionalism and compassion

Specific Requirements

• Experience buying/selling via online sites, estate sales, or other methods
• Valuation knowledge for household items, collectibles, art, jewelry, tools + more
• Flexible work schedule, with availability M-F, 9 – 4
• Technically proficient at learning/leveraging software packages/tools as needed
• Smart phone and reliable transportation

Ideal Candidate

• High energy self-starter who proactively develops solutions within a team environment
• Proven record of success in related endeavors
• Dependable, trustworthy, and hardworking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal skills