Estate Auction Manager (Derry)

Estate Auction Manager Bird’s Nest Auctions is a woman-owned estate liquidation service specializing in online auctions for downsizing and estate sales. We are seeking a high-energy, hands-on Auction Manager who loves working with people and treasures, and who has strong instincts for what has value (and what doesn’t). A good sense of the worth of vintage and antique items is essential. 🪺 What You’ll Do - Manage our auction photo days by identifying high-value items, sorting lower-value items, and prepping spaces for our photographers. - Use your instincts and knowledge of vintage, antiques, and collectibles to guide what gets listed individually vs. grouped into lots. - Collaborate with our VA and team to manage each auction project from start to finish. - Oversee catalog creation, review for quality and accuracy, and coordinate edits with clients. - Motivate and support auction assistants and team members with a “see a need, fill a need” attitude. - Participate in weekly management meetings. - Help staff pick-up days, ensuring smooth logistics for buyers and clients. - Occasionally conduct site visits with potential clients if needed 🪺 What We’re Looking For - A high-energy, hands-on person who enjoys rolling up their sleeves. - Strong instincts for spotting what has value and what doesn’t. - Experience with vintage, antiques, and collectibles, plus a good general sense of item values. - Warm, approachable, and empathetic personality (our clients are often in sensitive transitions). - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts. - Comfort working both independently and managing team. - Flexibility — hours vary with project load (12–30 hrs/week). One Saturday per month is required. 🪺 A Day in the Job - No two days look the same, but here’s a glimpse: Join the team on-site for a photo day — you’ll be pulling out high-value items, grouping smaller pieces, and making sure our photographers capture what matters most. Once rooms are sorted and prepped, you’ll jump in and start photographing inventory, capturing great shots that makes the items stand out while ensuring all relevant details are captured (makers marks, flaws, etc.). Our on-site hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Following the photo day, you’ll work virtually from home to catalog photos in Auction Ninja. Once the team has completed cataloging, you’ll review auction photos, prepare catalog edits, and handle quality checks before sending a catalog preview to clients. This auction prep typically happens in the evening. - Connect with the management team in a weekly meeting, and support assistants with questions and project updates. Currently, manager meetings are scheduled for Wednesdays. The day may change depending on the week’s scheduled shifts, - You’ll also help with our pick up days. Direct buyers, coordinate logistics, and keep everything running smoothly while supporting the client and team. - On occasion, you may assist with a site visit to help evaluate a potential auction. 🪺 Work Environment - A mix of remote tasks (catalog prep, client communication, meetings) and on-site work (photo days, pick-ups). - Service area is generally within an hour of our Derry, NH office. - A fun, supportive team culture where everyone pitches in. We are seeking someone for immediate employment. Please do not apply if you are not available to start ASAP, or if you do not have some experience (even personal) with vintage and antique items. Starting pay is $25/hour. To apply, please visit https://www.birdsnestauctions.com/on-site-auction-manager-application/.