Auctioneer Assistant
Bontrager Real Estate & Auction Service
Batavia, NY
Friendly customer service
Computer skills - familiar with data entry
Comfort with learning new technology as needed
High level of organization
Flexible
Reliable
Works as a team player
Works well in a fast-paced environment and can match the pace
Able to complete tasks within required deadlines
Communicates clearly in person and in writing
Legible handwriting
Able to lift 50 pounds and move around to different work areas as needed
Able to walk about 12,000+ steps in a day
May occasionally be needed to work an evening or Saturday
Able to work inside and outside in all weather
- Organize and set up auction products
- Catalog and photograph auction merchandise
- Must be able to learn data entry in Microsoft Excel and auction software
- Learn and navigate auction software
- Assist with auction pickup/dispersal
- Respond to customer questions and emails in a professional manner
- May be called upon to manage auction crew
- Work indoors and outdoors as needed
Our auction setup team is currently seeking individuals who can assist with organizing, setting up, cataloging, and photographing items for auction. Successful team members can work well with the rest of the team, have basic computer skills, be able to learn and navigate auction software, be able to operate or learn to operate a skid loader, have good communication skills, write legibly, are organized, and able to learn merchandise value. This position is ideal for someone who is motivated, organized, enjoys working with others, is capable of completing work without supervision in a busy environment, and is flexible.
About the Company
Bontrager Real Estate & Auction Service
Bontrager Real Estate & Auction Service is a family-owned business with nearly 90 years of experience. Serving Western NY from Pennsylvania to Central NY, we conduct over 100 online auctions every year. Our professional team organizes and sets up each auction with expertise, using the latest in auction technology to maximize the seller's profits. Our full-service real estate team can assist with buying and selling through auctions or listings.