Who are We?

Brunk Auctions is a top tier auctioneer of fine art, jewelry, decorative arts, silver, coins, wine, and books. Located in Asheville, NC we are celebrating 40 years in business, this second generation family enterprise has grown from a regional house to a significant presence on the national and international scene. This anniversary milestone has brought with it new branding, plans for updated interior and exterior spaces as well as plans for continued, measured growth. We have been building our brand for 40 years and we are proud of the work we do.

Who are you?

We are looking for a Marketing Director with the skills and vision to guide us into this next phase of expansion and continuing technological evolution. The successful candidate will have experience coordinating a marketing plan that takes advantage of internal skill sets as well as contractor relationships. We sell over 10,000 lots/year and average 1-2 auctions each month. Print and digital advertising is ongoing for various auctions and across a number of outlets. There is a lot going on at Brunk Auctions and we need you to market it well – start to finish. You must be proactive, creative, hard working and committed to excellence.

Requirements:

Auction house or art world experience a plus

Excellent writing and editing skills are a necessity

The successful candidate will be able to research specific antique and art movements/trends/artists and write engaging copy for marketing purposes, be able to research and compile information about antique/art offerings pre and post auction cycles and write press releases, create advertising copy, work closely with co-workers to create sales proposals

Must possess strong organizational skills to insure the timely delivery of projects, as well as a strong work ethic with an enthusiasm to provide superior results

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress, with the ability to create impactful digital advertisements

Researching, creating and developing a long-range marketing plan to help the company tap into new markets of buyers and sellers. Identifying different marketing channels for the organization and creating different marketing programs to best maximize their potential

Working closely with Analytics Manager to ascertain the effectiveness of online campaigns and allocating future advertising/marketing dollars

Proven record in team management

Marketing efforts draw from the input of internal and external teams and individuals who do the following:

Creative Director (you)

Analytics Manager

Photography Department

Google Ad Words

Web Banner Creation

Print Advertising Creation

Social Media Platforms Manager

Email Marketing Content/Deliverables

Database Management

Can you do all of this and stay within budget? Do you love a good spreadsheet? Some overtime work expected to meet deadlines.

We are supportive and inclusive. We believe in your continuing education and we are a profit sharing business. Compensation commensurate with experience and a proven track record. 401k, health insurance and Bonus Pay are part of the package for all employees.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Contact Jim Crowley with your resume at jim@brunkauctions.com