The Auction Team Supervisor is responsible for supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the Auction Team in Utrecht, with a strong focus on people management, performance and team development. The role combines hands-on auction activity with day-to-day supervision, planning, quality control and reporting to ensure auctions are prepared and processed accurately, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
Working closely with management and colleagues across the Auction Team, Client Services, Curation and E-Commerce Photography, the Supervisor will coordinate workloads, manage and support team performance, provide regular feedback and coaching, complete 1-to-1s and appraisals, and ensure company processes, authentication procedures and service standards are followed.
Key Responsibilities
Team Supervision & Planning
Provide effective day-to-day people management, guidance and supervision to Auction Team colleagues, leading by example and helping maintain a positive, engaged and productive working environment.
Work with management to develop daily and weekly plans, balancing listing, photography, consignment and wider auction workloads against business priorities.
Complete regular 1-to-1 meetings and appraisals with team members, setting clear expectations, reviewing performance and objectives, recognising good performance and agreeing actions or development support where required.
Auction Preparation & Quality Control
Performance, Reporting & Administration
Process Improvement & Collaboration
Skills, Experience and Attributes
Strong people management, performance management and team motivation skills, with the confidence to provide constructive feedback, coach colleagues and manage performance effectively.
Additional Information
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. The role holder may be required to undertake other duties consistent with the level and purpose of the role, including supporting other departments as required.
Additional Info, Salary and Benefits
This is a Full-time post. Starting salary €38,500
Our office hours are 08:45 to 17:15, Monday to Saturday, with the expectation that the applicant will work five days a week within this schedule. Some additional evening and weekend work may be required to meet deadlines and support ad hoc events.
Increased annual leave allowance after 3 and 5 years of service, a workplace pension, Employee Lease a Bike scheme.
We would particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Staff have the opportunity for training (e.g. WSET) and attending industry events and festivals. Support for any professional training requirements will be considered.
Closing Date:
This will be a rolling recruitment process, so may close at any time - please ensure you submit your application early.
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Please also be aware that due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all applicants
