Auction Property Assistant (Onsite)
Port Chester, NY
Zachys Wine International
www.zachys.com

About Zachys
Zachys is a fourth-generation family-owned business with a rich history dating back almost eight decades. Founded by Zachy Zacharia in 1944, Zachys has evolved from a corner liquor store into a renowned destination for fine wine and spirits and an internationally recognized auction powerhouse.

Our mission is to offer unique experiences and access opportunities to our clients. We offer a comprehensive suite of services encompassing Retail, Storage, and Auction, expertly guiding clients through an extraordinary journey from discovery to curation, and even to consignment. Zachys is headquartered in Port Chester, NY, with an international office in Hong Kong.

Our commitment to our employees is to offer an engaging, dynamic, rewarding workplace where we promote what we value: Teamwork, Respect, Knowledge, Service Excellence, Innovation, Community and Accountability.

The Job
As a Auction Property Assistant you will provide support to the Auction Property team. This position involves working in a warehouse, inventorying and cataloging bottles of wine in preparation for auctions. A person in this position could potentially grow into a Junior Wine Specialist with demonstration of wine knowledge acquisition, along with other essential auction knowledge and property skills. Ideal for someone with little wine experience who wants to learn about auctions and the fine wine industry

Responsibilities
•  Supports assessing and lot check
•  Builds boxes and safely packs wine
•  Photographs, builds, scans and moves pallets
•  High-value bottle sign-off coordination and photography (setup, breakdown; maintain database, track, and locate outstanding HV photo boxes)
•  Maintains cleanliness, supplies, and stocking of assessing area
•  Property pick-up support (some travel possible)
•  Supports during auctions as needed (i.e., event set-up, data entry, wine service, etc.)
•  Assists with Auction catalog data review
•  Special projects as assigned

Requirements
•  Ability to work for periods of time in a warehouse environment
•  This is an entry level position without direct prior experience required.
•  Interest in wine or existing wine knowledge is a plus.
•  Must be a team player with excellent communication skills
•  Confident in their attention to detail
•  A strong work ethic, a demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment is a must
•  Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work on your feet in a warehouse environment


Schedule: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Some evenings and weekends required