Sales Associate – Estate Sales and Online Auctions
New Beginnings Transition and Estate Services guides families through life transitions by providing move management, downsizing, clean-out, and estate sale services. This position supports our estate sale operations. We are looking for a reliable, friendly Sales Associate to join our team for on-site sale days and behind-the-scenes preparation work.
About the Role
Sales take place in clients’ homes within approximately 40 miles of Cambridge, MA. You’ll be a key part of making each sale run smoothly from helping stage and organize items in the weeks leading up to a sale, to working the floor on sale days to assist customers and process transactions.
Responsibilities
– Serve as a friendly, helpful presence on sale days by greeting customers, answering questions, and creating a welcoming experience
– Process customer purchases accurately, including handling cash transactions and making change
– Circulate throughout the sale to assist shoppers and support loss prevention
– Help stage and merchandise items prior to sales following our established procedures
– Catalogue and photograph inventory as needed
– Assist with pricing as directed
Schedule & Hours
– Sale days are Fridays and Saturdays, typically 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
– Preparation work (staging, cataloguing, photography) takes place Monday–Friday with some flexibility on timing
– Hours range from 15–30 per week during active sale periods; hours are not guaranteed between projects
– Reliable availability on Fridays and Saturdays during sales is required
Application & More Information Website
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=89cdc3bfc245263a&from=shareddesktop_copy
Job Location
Cambridge, MA
Job Type
Part-time
Salary Range
$18 – $23 per hour
Required Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
– Dependable, punctual, and comfortable working in clients’ private homes
– Friendly and professional customer service skills
– Reliable personal transportation and a valid driver’s license (travel within ~40 miles of Cambridge, MA required)
– Basic comfort with technology
– An eye for presentation and organization
– Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds
– An interest in antiques, vintage items, or secondhand goods is a plus
Additional Comments
This role is well-suited for someone seeking flexible, part-time work that fits around other commitments. Hours are concentrated around sale weekends, with some weekday flexibility during prep weeks.