Job Description

Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses, that focuses on treasured collectibles from Sports, Entertainment to Luxury Handbags and Fine Art.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. For almost 50 years, Heritage Auctions has been 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.

This position is responsible for evaluating animation and anime art, Disney Theme Park props and artwork, and Disneyana pieces, acquiring consignments, building relationships, generating and responding to leads, and extensive travel. You will also participate in catalog production and sales processes.

LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans
• Onsite gym with access to a personal trainer

COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluate the property and establish auction estimates
• Acquire consignments through HA and individually-generated leads
• Research, authenticate, and catalog property
• Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy
• Market lots in auctions to various clients
• Contribute to the expansion of the client database
• Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction
• Travel as needed to meet with clients and review the property for potential consignment
• Actively participate in auctions and trade shows

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in a major auction house preferred, or equivalent combination of education and animation art experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The ideal candidate is a go-getter, outgoing, self-motivated, and independent professional
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, high ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and have a positive attitude with good customer service skills
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to follow set standards and take direction
• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment
• Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner
• Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough
• Ability to travel extensively, including weekends

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE