Auction Operations Specialist
Looper Auction & Realty II, LLC — Fort Smith, AR
Compensation: $55,000–$65,000 base salary + performance-based bonuses
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Our Client
Looper Auction & Realty II, LLC has been serving the Fort Smith area and surrounding region for nearly 40 years. They are a full-service auction and realty company specializing in real estate, personal property and estate sales, and farm equipment auctions. They are a small, hardworking team that takes pride in doing things the right way, and they're growing.
About the Role
We are looking for a driven, physically capable, and business-minded individual to join the team as an Auction Operations Specialist. This is a hands-on, all-around role that touches every part of what we do — from the equipment yard to the auction floor to on-site property walkthroughs. You will work alongside ownership and become an integral part of how this business runs day to day. This is not a desk job. This is a career opportunity for someone who wants to learn the auction business from the ground up, grow with a company that has deep roots in the region, and eventually take on more responsibility over time.
Key Responsibilities
Auction Support & Operations
- Assist with setup and breakdown of auctions, including on-site and off-site events
- Work in the auction office trailer operating Auction Flex software — registering buyers, processing payments, settling auctions, and supporting overall office functions
- Assist with day-to-day auction operations and help keep everything running smoothly during auction events
Equipment Yard
- Assist with equipment intake, check-in, and cataloging for consignment and equipment auctions
- Help organize and maintain the equipment yard
- Assist with moving, staging, and handling equipment as needed (physical lifting and outdoor work required)
Transportation & Logistics
- Drive the company truck and office trailer to on-site auction locations (some experience with truck and trailer preferred; willingness to become proficient required)
- Assist with general logistics — picking up and dropping off keys, supplies, and other items as needed
- Run errands to support daily business operations
Marketing & Pre-Auction Preparation
- Assist in or independently conduct pre-auction walkthroughs — photographing auction items, real estate, and equipment, and gathering details for advertising materials (typically 30 days prior to auction)
- Create, print, and install auction signage
- Support the team in producing quality advertising content for upcoming auctions
General Business Support
- Assist ownership with a wide variety of tasks to keep the business running efficiently
- Be willing to step in wherever needed — this team works together and everyone does what it takes
What We're Looking For
- Are hardworking, reliable, and eager to learn
- Are business-minded and take pride in doing things right
- Are physically capable — this role involves outdoor work in heat, cold, and varying conditions, as well as lifting, moving, and handling equipment
- Have some experience with a truck and trailer, or are willing and able to learn
- Are comfortable with technology and willing to learn auction management software
- Have a background in warehouse, logistics, construction, equipment, retail management, or similar environments (helpful but not required)
- Want a long-term opportunity with room to advance
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 (based on experience)
Performance-Based Bonuses: Bonus opportunities tied to auction performance and individual growth within the role
Opportunity to grow into greater responsibility within the company