Auction Coordinator - Part-Time in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada (# 1698)

About Us

Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets in numerous industries including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry. Our mission is to create compelling business solutions for the world's builders to easily and confidently exchange equipment. Learn more about us at: https://www.ritchiebros.com/ 

About The Team

We conduct hundreds of live auctions each year around the world. It takes a hardworking team of energetic people in a wide variety of full-time and part-time roles to conduct a successful multi-million dollar auction – from equipment inspectors, yard managers and operators to administrative staff and customer service representatives.  

Job Description

The Auction Coordinator will be responsible for controlling inventory and reviewing the Merchandising Coordinator’s inspection reports. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: determining method of sale, assisting with and reviewing basic inspection on items, pricing items with our proprietary system and preparing items for public viewing with in depth quality. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing Joint Inventory with government staff for government shipments.
• Performing inspections of inventory items with a proprietary inspection application
• Determine best option of our available sales channels to maximize returns for the company
• Determine ideal quantity for grouping items into lots and pricing with our proprietary system
• Leads the evaluation and the accuracy of inspection reports from the Merchandising Coordinator by reviewing photographs of the equipment and overall condition assessments.
• Identifies and verifies the quality and category type for all incoming items.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience providing excellent customer service to customers and colleagues.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (on this job your most valuable tools will be the 2-way radio, a cell phone and a computer).
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Needs to live within the Grand Prairie area in order to assist with auction set up. 
• Farm equipment knowledge is an asset. 

EEOC

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.