NBA Auctions Lead

THE ROLE

The NBA Auctions Lead will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our NBA-related inventory, authentication processes and will act as Head of Sale for all NBA Auctions. This position requires a proactive leader who will maintain strong relationships with our authenticators and NBA product teams to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in creative marketing and experience working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Auction Management
• Organize the order of lots in each auction to increase customer engagement and bidding activity
• Operate in a head of sale capacity, balancing marketing budget and organizing execution of client priorities
• Inventory Management:
• Organize and maintain accurate records of all NBA inventory and basketball property.
• Track inventory in spreadsheets, ensuring all items are properly documented, categorized, and stored.
• Manage the storage of all NBA inventory, ensuring secure and efficient handling of high-value items.
• Lead internal weekly meetings with operations stakeholders from project management, photography, pre-sale, and post-sale.
• Authentication Coordination:
• Work with authenticators to manage the authentication process, including sending images and managing authenticity statuses.
• Communicate regularly with NBA teams regarding authentication needs and updates.

• Auction Property Management:
• Oversee the selection of auction properties from NBA inventory, ensuring the best items are chosen for auction.
• Coordinate with internal departments to prepare inventory for auction, including condition assessments, photography, and cataloging

• Data Management:
• Utilize Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to create, manage, and analyze complex spreadsheets related to inventory tracking, authentication, and auction properties.
• Regularly update and audit inventory records to ensure accuracy and completeness.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• 5+ years of experience in the sports or retail industry.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Familiarity with the sports industry, particularly the NBA, is highly desirable.

Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with the sports industry, particularly the NBA, is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of authentication processes and standards within the sports memorabilia industry.

The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $75,000-$95,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.