Auction Coordinator I - Cookeville, TN (Part Time Opportunity)

About the role

Be the face of Auction.com, the nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, and represent the company by conducting, co-hosting, and otherwise participating in live auctions, traditionally held on the courthouse steps. Interact with bidders while performing the necessary tasks to successfully complete an auction and multitask to ensure all required processes have been met. Help your local community thrive by educating customers on how to participate in auctions and helping to turn houses into homes.

The territory is centered around Cookeville, TN, but expect to drive up to 2 hours to travel to auctions in surrounding areas. Occasionally, travel beyond 2 hours may be required, in which case a rental car will be provided based on projected mileage.

Schedule

Your Area/State manager will assign schedules weekly based on auction needs, requiring a flexible and adaptable schedule. Each auction day typically requires 2–4 hours of work, with an average of 8–12 hours per week. Hours can fluctuate and are not guaranteed. Required training sessions and administrative tasks are included, with opportunities to improve skills while earning additional compensation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest level of professionalism with customers and on-site event location staff such as deputies, government employees, and attorneys.
• Produce all auction day processes with varying asset volumes.
• Maintain event equipment and materials.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on customer resources.
• Engage in professional communication and networking.
• Collect customer information using proprietary software.
• Auctioneer and track bids for varying asset volumes.
• Complete customer receipts and event reports.
• Identify, report, and support efficiencies in processes and technology.
• Facilitate on-the-job training for all event day roles.
• Participate in and contribute to scheduled training and team calls.
• Complete all tasks with high quality, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Enjoys working in customer service and interacting with people.
• Tech-savvy with excellent technical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Adaptable and able to quickly grasp new concepts.
• Achieves high performance while managing multiple assignments.
• Thrives in dynamic environments and can think quickly on their feet.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable leading and interacting with a crowd.
• Patient, clear, and concise when communicating with customers.
• Open to feedback and coaching.
• Demonstrates advanced auction management capabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent as a minimum level of education.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when needed.
• Ability to stand for long hours and work outside in all weather conditions.
• Regularly travel up to 2 hours to event locations in a personal vehicle.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Professional experience for your resume.
• Unique working environment (no office!).
• Regular training opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Employee recognition program.
• Employee referral program.
• Eligibility to participate in the Auction.com 401k program.
• Competitive Travel Pay Policy to compensate for personal vehicle usage when applicable.