Auction Operations Intern

Description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for. It is Saudi's number one event ticketing and experience booking platform in terms of technology, features, agility, and revenue, serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion sales.

Role overview:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented auction operations intern to support our auction management team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in auction logistics, bidder coordination, catalog preparation, and post-auction processing within a fast-paced professional environment.

You will work closely with senior operations staff across all stages of the auction lifecycle — from pre-event preparation to post-sale reconciliation — and leave with a comprehensive understanding of how modern auction platforms operate.

Key responsibilities

Pre-auction preparation

• Assist in cataloging and documenting items for upcoming auctions, including descriptions, condition notes, and photography coordination.
• Support data entry and quality control of lot information into the auction management system.
• Help prepare bidder registration materials and manage pre-registration inquiries.
• Coordinate with vendors and consignors to collect and verify item details.

During auction events

• Provide on-site or remote operational support during live auction events.
• Monitor bidding activity and assist in resolving any real-time operational issues.
• Liaise between departments (marketing, finance, logistics) to ensure smooth event execution.
• Assist the auctioneer team with lot tracking and bid recording.

Post-auction processing

• Support the reconciliation of auction results, invoicing, and payment tracking.
• Help coordinate the pickup, shipping, or delivery of sold items.
• Compile post-event reports and assist in buyer and seller communication.
• Contribute to process improvement documentation and operational playbooks.

Requirements

Required

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor’s program in business administration, supply chain management, finance, event management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.

Preferred

• Prior experience or coursework in logistics, retail operations, or event coordination.
• Familiarity with auction platforms (e.g., Bidspirit, Invaluable, LiveAuctioneers) is a plus.
• Basic data analysis or reporting skills (Excel pivot tables, dashboards).
• Arabic language proficiency is advantageous.