Logistics Coordinator & Cataloguer

 

About Us:

Tarisio is the world’s leading selling venue for Fine Instruments and Bows. Launched in 1999, we are approaching our 25th year of selling the rarest and most exceptional musical instruments. Tarisio revolutionized the auction market by combining first-class expertise, the efficiency of online bidding, and a firm commitment to ethics and professionalism.

We are a close-knit group of creative people who are truly passionate about the arts community we support, and building a legacy for the instruments we sell. We look forward to having a like-minded individual join us!

 

About the role:

Primarily concerned with the Goods In/Goods Out process and the safe storage of auction and private sale inventory, you will be coordinating the inventory and shipping/customs procedures for consigned and loaned instruments. You will have primary responsibility over cataloging all instruments and bows upon their arrival to the office. This is a fast-paced and physically active role, so please keep this in mind when applying!

This position is an ideal opportunity for a driven and highly-organised individual wishing to develop a broad skillset within a unique and exciting industry which encompasses classical music, fine art & antiquities, and auctions.

 

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in an area such as art shipping, auction/arts administration and/or operations and logistics within a retail environment
• Experience of fine art/antique handling preferred, but not required
• A love of music and desire to work within a creative environment
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Strong customer service ethics and high expectations for quality
• Strong verbal/written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Process-oriented and adaptable mindset
• Ability to work with Mac systems and Google apps
• Physical ability to help move large boxes around the office, and be on your feet for around 50%
  of the time
• Ability to work in-office five days a week
• Strong teamwork mindset, paired with an ability to work independently
• Fluency in English
• Some proficiency in German

 

The majority of duties are teachable in-house, so we do not expect you to already know how to do everything listed below. We crucially require a “can do” attitude, strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills, and we can teach you the rest! The duties include but are not limited to:

          Shipping & Logistics

• Responsibility over in-house shipping procedures, to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of our inventory
• Booking shipments in compliance with domestic and international shipping/customs requirements (using couriers such as FedEx, UPS and DHL)
• Execution of our first-class packing standards

          Inventory Control & Cataloguing

• Compiling initial cataloguing information for all instruments/bows and any accompanying documentation
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventory information
• Assessing condition and damage of goods upon arrival
• Ensuring safe storage of all properties
• Liaising with the inventory photographer ahead of each auction
• Preparing physical space to present auction instruments

          Couriering

• Availability to travel with hand-carried inventory, mostly within Europe and to/from London, to retrieve consignments and deliver sales, typically for high value property and/or VIP clientele.

 

We are hard workers at Tarisio, and equally believe in the correct compensation for our employees’ efforts. Benefits include:

• Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan
• Generous annual leave policies: Unlimited Vacation; half day “Summer Fridays”; closed office for Christmas break
• Plenty of office refreshments — free snacks, coffee and beer (this is Berlin, after all!)
• Beautiful ‘Altbau’ office space with balcony

 

Salary will be in the range of €32,000-38,000 and commensurate with experience. All applicants must have the correct documents to live and work in Germany.

Please send a CV together with a cover letter (of less than one page) explaining why you think you are an ideal candidate for this role to careers@tarisio.com, making sure to include “Logistics Coordinator & Cataloguer Application” in the subject line of your email.

We look forward to hearing from you!