Auction Assistant - Customer Service Specialist for Estate Sales

MaxSold

Oakland, CA

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

$17 to $20 Hourly
Part-Time

Job Description

MaxSold makes a difference in people’s lives every day, by delivering an efficient, reliable and safe solution at an important time in their life. Our vision is to provide our solution to 500 downsizing and estate sale clients every single day. Helping us get there are our compassionate team members and thousands of clients who become evangelists for our service. MaxSold’s purpose is to provide the most streamlined process to deliver an efficient, safe and reliable sale of goods solution to our clients who are downsizing or settling an estate.

As the largest on-site online auction service in North America, we are always in need of new Auction Assistants to help meet the demand generated from our constant growth, At the moment, we are currently looking to hire for approximately 4 entry level positions in your region. Due to the nature of our business, these positions are part-time / casual as we have to book an auction before we can schedule our team. We do allow you to select your availability for shifts but we ask that everyone be as flexible as possible as we occasionally have as little as 48 hours for a new auction. Please keep in mind that auction locations are spread out and you may have to travel a fair distance from time to time. Although we encourage carpooling among team members, it is ultimately up to you to get to work each day so reliable transportation and a valid driver's license is required.

Positions Available In Your Region

Auction Assistants will be trained to work the following positions and will perform the duties assigned based on the needs of the auction:

Photographer

Organize auction items into lots and identify them with stickers
Photograph auction items to create an accurate representation of merchandise
Edit and upload auction photos to our website within a specific time frame
Accurately record lot numbers for documentation purposes
Provide superior customer service to customers at all times
Perform other duties as assigned
NOTE: Photographs are to be taken using our App, not a digital camera

Cataloger

Categorize auction items accurately to allow for smooth pick-up process for customers
Write accurate, informative descriptions of auction items
Accurately record all auction numbers with corresponding catalogs
Perform other duties as assigned

Pick-Up Supervisor (No Heavy Lifting Required)

Greet customers as they arrive to pick up their items
Organize the flow of customers in a safe and orderly manor
Ensure auction winners receive the items they won
Safeguard the seller's home or business and their belongings at all times
Handle any refund issues that may arise
Perform other duties as assigned

A Qualified Candidate Must Be

Passionate about helping others
Empathetic
Reliable
Trustworthy
Hard working
Punctual
Willing to travel
Flexible with scheduling
A team player who can work independently

Job Requirements

All applicants MUST have the following to be considered for the position:
Reliable Transportation
A valid driver's license
A flexible work schedule
A solid understanding of our business model (visit MaxSold.com for more info)
A newer Apple or Android product (iPhone / IPad or Tablet / Smartphone)

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Company Description

For sellers MaxSold handles all aspects of your downsizing sale, estate sale, relocation sale or business liquidation.

We believe contents shouldn't cause you stress when downsizing, settling an estate,or clearing excess business inventory. MaxSold believes that sellers deserve the transparency, ease of use, and profitability, and sellers should not have to be a technology expert, marketing expert or logistics expert in order to sell their goods. Sellers should not have to face dead-ends or safety problems when trying to deal with their things, or get item unfair item values due to lack of product or pricing knowledge. When you have complete or partial household or business contents, MaxSold offers you the easiest, most efficient and proven way to sell goods through our online auction service.

For buyers, MaxSold is a great way to find unique items near you at great value!

MaxSold is a local antique auction on your computer or smart phone with a chance to buy all things early, vintage and unique, including art, sterling, tools, vehicles, outdoor and even modern items! Items from each online auction comes from a single household collected and cherished by the family over several decades, which now needs to be cleared due to a downsize, estate or relocation. We hope you treasure (or give the goods a new life by re-purposing and up-cycling) just as much as their past owners did.

Why Work Here?

Why Work Here? “MaxSold offers flexible part-time jobs where you'll help people in your community with the setting up of items for sale."

MaxSold, the leading estate sales marketplace, empowers buyers and sellers to extend the life of things for new generations to love.❤️ With presence in Canada and the US, MaxSold serviced 1,157 communities and 116,630 clients in 2020. By 2031, MaxSold aspires to be the global market leader for downsizing, estate sales and clearing excess items. MaxSold is known for its dedication to its core values: Commitment to Customers, Accountability for Results, and Resourcefulness in Achieving our Mission. Our values are the heartbeat of our organization, and we live, breath and play by them every day.