Are you a sports aficionado with a wealth of knowledge, particularly when it comes to vintage sports collectibles?Then set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.LOCATION:South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View LaneBENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Paid time off
401k savings plans
Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!
COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experienceSUMMARY: Responsible for researching and developing accurate descriptions of sports memorabilia for upcoming auction catalogs. Must be knowledgeable of the value of sports collectibles to assist Consignment Director.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create catalog descriptions of sports memorabilia for upcoming auctions
Research and make inquiries necessary to gather factual information for descriptions effectively
Determine appropriate auction values on lots by analyzing internal and external auction results and current market values
Prioritize based on anticipated value to determine the appropriate length of associated copy
Processes incoming consignments accurately and efficiently, including:
Opening packages.
Labeling and verifying the contents of packages
Creating an electronic report for the consignment
Communicates with clients in all aspects of the consignment
Performs department-wide inventories of consignment material
Assembles client information packets
Assists with Consignment Directors and Operations Assistant responsibilities
Able to lift boxes of material up to 50 pounds
Other duties may be assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred
2+ years of general knowledge of the collectibles industry, primarily of sports memorabilia and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with sports and appropriate reference materials
Assessing the accurate value of incoming collectibles and memorabilia
An inquisitive, research-oriented mind
The ability to write articles suitable for trade publications
The ability to work in a team environment
Extreme attention to detail
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Must be highly proficient in Microsoft applications
excellent writing and/or cataloging skills
strong research skills in a high-production environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE