Position Description: The Auction Salon Furniture Assistant (Full Time)
Reporting to: Furniture Manager
Location: Hawthorn, Melbourne
Overview: Leonard Joel is seeking a positive, motivated and physically fit person to assist in the administration, preparation and facilitation of the Furniture & Interiors Auction. The Furniture auction is part of The Auction Salon at Leonard Joel, Australia's longest running weekly auction featuring Georgian, Victorian, Post-War and Contemporary furniture and interior / decorative items.
Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Work efficiently and collaboratively with the Furniture & Interiors team to assist in the assembly, display and facilitation of 40-50 Furniture & Interiors Auctions per year
- Primary point of contact for client communications for The Auction Salon Furniture team
- Provide high quality client service and liaison in person, via email and phone
- Assist in the identification and appraisal of furniture and furnishings for Furniture & Interiors Auction and for the quarterly Fine Auctions
- Work effectively under pressure, ensuring tasks are addressed in a timely manner
- Stock Consignment: valuation, consignment, cataloguing and photography of stock
- Stock Management: monitor and manage storage facilities and inventory of items in storage and ensure and the safe handling of clients' property at all times
- Proactive and efficient facilitation of post-auction sales and participation in reaching auction budgets
- A good level of physical fitness and the ability to adopt safe handling practices for moving, assembling and merchandising furniture for auction is required
- Please note this role involves regular manual handling including lifting and moving heavy items and standing for extended periods of time.
Experience: Some knowledge of modern and/or antique furniture styles. Previous client facing and administrative experience preferred. Previous heavy lifting / labour intensive work experience essential.
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Furniture Assistant in Melbourne employer: Leonard Joel
Leonard Joel is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney's vibrant art scene. With a strong focus on employee growth and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team while managing exciting projects that drive both personal and professional development. The company values creativity and innovation, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about decorative arts and auction operations.
