Dispatch & Auction Administrator, Auction House

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom D.R.A.W. Recruitment Full time

**Posted**: 21.02.2023**Contract Type**:Full-time**Job Type**:Contract**Pay**: £27,500**Location**: London, UK**Tenure**: Contract- Job description:
The company is looking for an individual to join the team for the duration of the maternity leave of the Client Manager. They will primarily contribute to the client order fulfilment process and auction administration.

**The company views the following as desirable (although not necessarily essential)**:

- Experience in customer service/client-facing roles
- Experience using FedEx, DHL or similar courier services; familiarity with common processes and procedures
- Experience as a porter, coordinator or similar role at an auction house or other client-service organisation
- Any other skills or experience directly applicable to operations of an auction company will also be considered

The potential employee will be involved in the administration and shipping of client purchases. This will include handling objects with care and precision; preparing paperwork for both international and domestic shipments sent out via FedEx, DHL and Royal Mail; physically preparing and packing premium client presentation boxes to optimise appearance; working closely with the Associate Client Manager and Dispatch Administrator to ensure all clients’ specific requirements are met; liaising directly with couriers; dealing with clients’ shipping related enquiries; contributing to and facilitating a positive and enjoyable client experience; general office administration including data entry and management; assisting with the preparation and administration of 3-weekly E-Sales and biannual live auctions. The role may appeal to efficient individuals with a keen sense of presentational flare and/or perfectionism.

**Remuneration**

28 days paid holiday per annum (incl. statutory 8 bank holidays).



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