Job description:
John Pye & Sons is the largest UK Auction Company, established in 1968. As a family business we have seen fantastic growth over recent years and today we have 7 major auction hubs across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We currently employ in excess of 600 people in a variety of disciplines ranging from retail, vehicles, property, business assets, government and luxury. Visit our website to find out more.
Overseeing all stock tracking and sales admin on site, a successful SENIOR SALEROOM ADMINISTRATOR will maintain the most efficient working processes and to drive for continuous improvement through the development of the salerooms.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversee all admin & sale responsibilities
* Stock allocation and security
* Management of vendor manifests and reporting
* Responsible for all vendor referencing, de-branding and labelling on site
* Responsible for all solds/not solds vendor accountability, allocation and re-entry on site
* Data input & quality – typing, vendor referencing, descriptions, RRP's
* Oversee saleroom quality and efficiency of photography and typing
* Handing out data entry and reporting
* Arranging break allocation, working methods and practices
* Creating of sale IDs and passing onto sale rooms
* Stock tracking from delivery to sale
* Weekly finance report
* Daily delivery report
* Ensuring vendors have the correct reference in all sales
* Ensuring VAT and Commission all of vendors are correct
* Ensuring VAT and Commission all of sales are correct
* Vendor reporting to Business Development
* Sale amendments
* Ensuring Categories are added to sale lots
* Sending the overview and previews to marketing
Extended Operational Responsibilities
* Good stock and vendor knowledge
* Vendor/sale/photo and description checks and sign off
* Staff Allocation
People Development
* Training – toolbox talks
* Overseeing the training and ensuring sign off of all on the job training for new staff
* Back to work Interviews / other investigations
* Complete probationary reviews
* Complete performance improvement plans where necessary
Other
* First aiders
* Proficient in Microsoft word/excel/outlook
* Site Security/Key Holder
* Higher level HR (disciplinary)
* Office Support
* Outbound logistics
Qualification, Skills & Experience required:
* No specific qualifications
* Experience of working within the John Pye Sales Room environment is advantageous
* Good verbal and written communication skills are essential
* Good organisational skills are essential
* Good attention to detail is essential
* Empathy and patience are essential
* Conflict Management skills are essential
In return, we offer –
* Up to £26,250 per annum
* Attractive annual bonus scheme
* Monday- Friday Shift Pattern
* 8.30-17:00
· Attractive pension scheme
· 31 days annual leave + paid leave on your birthday
· Excellent work-life balance
* Fantastic internal progression opportunities with professional training
* Achievement and long service company awards, to include our annual £15,000 'Don Burton Award' (conditions apply)
* Free on-site parking, retail discount scheme
* Regular team social events and sports event opportunities including complimentary and discounted tickets
Expected start date: ASAP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
* Store discount
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £26,250.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
* Store discount
Work Location: In person