Cataloguer & Valuer | Bridport, Dorset - Busby Auctioneers

An established and busy regional auction house is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Cataloguer and Valuer to join our team. This key role will provide essential support with researching, valuing, and cataloguing of a wide range of items for consignment into our Interiors & General sales. The ability to catalogue at pace with a high degree of accuracy is an essential prerequisite for this role.

Key responsibilities

Typical daily duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Saleroom

• Accurately catalogue and value items for the monthly Interiors & General sales.
• Manage consignments and stock control through the saleroom, working with the Saleroom Assistants.
• Ensure Interiors & General sale catalogues are produced accurately and on schedule across all platforms.
• Work with the rest of the team to see the sale process through from beginning to end, including sale setup, and post sale activities such as collections and unsold items.
• Provide accurate and detailed condition reports to bidders.
• Support other areas of the business where necessary.

Clients

• Provide advice to vendors in assessing and receipting consignments for sale.
• Respond to client queries and complaints efficiently and professionally.
• Aid in developing business to secure new consignments and expand the client base.

Skills/knowledge:

We are looking for somebody who:

• Has previous experience within an auction house, with specific experience of general valuation and cataloguing.
• Can communicate effectively and sensitively with new and existing clients as required.
• Can multitask and prioritise a busy workload in order meet deadlines.
• Has a hands-on approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.