Saleroom Photographer - Stowmarket, United Kingdom - Bishop and Miller Auctioneers

Description

Job description

SALEROOM PHOTOGRAPHER

Reports to:
Senior Photographer / Saleroom Manager


Main purpose:

• To present the business in the best possible light via high quality photography of all auction lots
• Assist Senior Photographer / Saleroom Manager in all auction house processes

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

The following duties are not shown in order of priority or frequency, nor is the list comprehensive, but rather an indication of the type and level of duties expected of the post.

• Photographing auction lots to ensure they are presented in the best way possible using creativity and imagination, varying from large furniture items to small jewellery pieces
• Editing and retouching images with an eye for detail to ensure consistency and high quality at all times using Adobe Photoshop
• Helping the sale room team with efficient storage of auction items
• Assist the sale room manager with setting up the room for viewing prior to auction days
• Any other duties as directed by the Saleroom Manager or delegated authority.

Key Performance Indicators:
Area of responsibility KPIs
Customer service Providing a professional, but welcoming, service to clients

• Feedback from clients and colleagues
• Ability to resolve minor queries
• Appropriate referral of queries to the Saleroom Manager

Communication skills Liaison with key personnel to maintain awareness of upcoming sales and viewings

• Feedback from colleagues and clients

Auction Room The auction room is ready for each auction, clean and tidy with the appropriate catalogues available

• Dealing with client queries quickly and professionally
• Setting up the sale room for viewings

Team skills Forming effective working relationships with colleagues

• Assisting colleagues without being prompted
• Feedback from colleagues

Purchasers' items Treating all sale items with care to avoid damage or breakages

• Arranging efficient storage of items

Essential skills and qualities:

• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and photographing with light and soft boxes in a studio setting
• Able to lift and manoeuvre large, bulky items
• Problem solving and a positive attitude
• Word processing and computer skills
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Meeting deadlines and prioritising effectively
• High levels of selfmotivation and enthusiasm
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the business
• Willingness to train and manage your own professional development
• Ability to use initiative and be accountable for your decisions

Corporate responsibilities:

• To use every opportunity to positively promote Bishop & Miller to colleagues, clients, agents and the wider community
• To understand and observe all the Company policies and procedures
• To constantly look for innovative ways to increase the organisations effectiveness and efficiency, and bring those ideas to the attention of the Managing Director
• To promote and actively engage in the team ethos by assisting colleagues and being flexible to ensure priority tasks are completed on time
• To deliver high standards of customer care in every contact with clients

Salary dependent upon expertise and experience.


Salary:
£21,000.00-£24,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Free parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stowmarket, IP14 5AH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 10/05/2023