Content Specialist/Cataloger - Antiques & Decor

Everything But the House - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Cincinnati, OH

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

Everything But The House (EBTH) is a revolutionary marketplace, making it easier to find or sell secondhand goods, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. EBTH was born out of a passion for helping people via a full-service approach to consignment; revolutionizing how homeowners, estate managers, dealers and collectors connect with a world of shoppers seeking rare and wonderful things. Each day the global auction platform unleashes an ever-changing assortment of art, jewelry, fashion, collectibles, antiques and more, all with a starting bid of $1. EBTH aspires to be the first stop for secondhand online. We stand behind our work and offer every customer the "EBTH Promise". If we don't uphold our end of the bargain, we'll do our best to make it right. We promise that everything on our platform is authenticated or validated, presented clearly and accurately, and is handled with the utmost care. We're seeking a Cataloger - Antiques & Decor who is responsible for high-end consignment and estate sale items, by presenting listings in an appealing, informative, concise and historically accurate manner for the EBTH platforms. As a dynamic company, we move fast and seek to continuously improve - and while this will be a very demanding position, you'll be surrounded by a passionate team of individuals who are dedicated to the common goal of drastically changing the way personal property is sold, bought and moved across the country - and we have a lot of fun while we're doing it. We're proud of our journey and we're eager to share our story with shoppers, clients and consignors across the world!

Responsibilities

• Catalog appropriate attributes to each item such as maker, condition, measurements, etc.
• Perform item research using web resources, reference materials, expert contacts, and other means as necessary.
• Assess the potential sale value of an item.
• Operate in conjunction with photographers to support accurate item representation, to minimize customer dissatisfaction and returns.
• Have legal knowledge of auction issues surrounding various items sold on the site.
• Ensure disclaimers are present on all items requiring additional terms or conditions.
• Minimize customer dissatisfaction and returns by providing accurate item identification.
• Mitigate description credit errors, working with the Editing Department for continuous improvement.
• Work in conjunction with EBTH teammates to maximize efficiency and timeliness in order to achieve company defined Key Performance Indicators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of antiques, artwork, collectibles and unique items with the ability to access value.
• Ability to move / lift up to 30 lbs.
• A team player mentality with an ability to work independently.
• Computer proficiency is essential.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to maintain a set production schedule to align with business needs, while being willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends if business needs require.