Auctions Administrator

Are you looking for a new opportunity with a long-established company based in the South West? We are looking for an Auctions Administrator in our growing Online & On Site Sales department based in South Molton.

The Job

We are seeking an Auctions Administrator to assist in running the firm’s Online and On Site Sales. The department runs a wide range of Online Timed Auctions that include agricultural machinery and implements, workshop and woodworking equipment, vintage and antique bygones, garden and nursery stock and equipment, builder’s equipment and associated equipment sales through Online Timed Auctions with items entered from across the whole of the South West. Stags Auctions department also runs On Site Sales, as well as three livestock markets being South Molton, Honiton and Tavistock.

This full-time, permanent position is office based in our South Molton office. Working hours are Monday to Friday, lus the occasional Saturday morning.

The Role:

• Answering the phone, taking messages and dealing with enquiries.
• Handling email enquiries and fielding enquiries to relevant staff members.
• Downloading and filing entry forms, and any other media associated with entries.
• Putting online sale lots onto the system, invoicing, sending vendor statements and organising purchased item collections.
• Use of sales and invoicing software, training will be given.
• Communication between office, clients and purchasers throughout live sales.
• Updating and maintaining digital and physical filing systems, databases, and spreadsheets with high accuracy.
• Taking payments over the phone, and paying in money that comes into the office.
• General office and administration duties.

The Ideal Candidate

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a fast paced reactive environment.
• An agricultural background and an understanding of auctions is preferred.
• Able to deal directly and professionally with customers.
• Team player and trustworthy.
• Organised with a high level of attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of IT especially Word & Excel.
• Adaptable- be able to adapt roles and responsibilities to suit the needs of the business as it grows.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.

Why Stags?

• Training and support for your role
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the industry
• Pension Scheme
• Optional Enrolment onto a Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Office & firm-wide socials

For more information please contact Becky Peat 01769 572042 or by email: [email protected]. To apply please forward a CV together with a covering letter to Becky Peat, 29 The Square, South Molton, EX36 3AQ.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person