About the Role
As an Auction Support Team Specialist, you'll play a critical role in guiding sellers through the live auction process, ensuring every interaction is seamless, responsive, and supportive from start to finish. Help shape the experience of one of the most passionate automotive communities in the world.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for sellers throughout their live auction experience, delivering exceptional customer service from auction launch through completion.
- Monitor live auction activity, including comments and seller communications, and respond promptly to inquiries, requests, and issues.
- Escalate complex concerns to appropriate internal stakeholders while maintaining clear communication with sellers.
- Manage updates, revisions, and corrections to active auction listings to ensure accuracy and a high-quality user experience.
- Support sellers whose listings are preparing to go live by providing guidance, answering questions, and sharing status updates.
- Maintain accurate records of auction activity, seller communications, monitored listings, and any changes made throughout the auction process.
- Collaborate with teammates by assisting with queue management and operational support as business needs require.
- Contribute to special projects and additional responsibilities that support the continued growth and success of Bring a Trailer.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in customer service, customer support, account coordination, community management, or a related customer-facing role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and establish positive relationships with a diverse customer base.
- Strong empathy and active listening skills, paired with a genuine desire to help others succeed.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Sound judgment and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
- High levels of integrity, accountability, adaptability, and collaboration.
- Interest in and familiarity with enthusiast, collector, or classic vehicles is highly preferred.
- Ability to work a weekend schedule (Sun–Wed or Wed–Sun) as required for the role.
- Candidates must reside in one of the following states: CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, or WI.
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer support
- Account coordination
- Community management
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Fully remote
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $59,000-$66,300
Benefits
- Medical insurance from Day 1
- Dental insurance from Day 1
- Vision insurance from Day 1
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match
- Access to innovative training programs
- Immersive workshops
- Exclusive industry events
- Employee Resource Groups
About the Company
- Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest publishers, with a portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands reaching audiences across print, digital, video, social, and experiential platforms.
- Our brands inspire, inform, and entertain millions of consumers around the globe through trusted content and innovative storytelling.
Equal Opportunity
- Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.
- We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.
