KC – Senior Cataloger

Type:
Full-Time

Location:
Kansas City Metro

Company:
Brown Button Estate Sales

Brown Button Estate Sales helps families transition well by professionally showcasing and selling their estate items through online estate sales. We’re hiring a Senior Cataloger to work on the on‑site preparation of these sales.

• Work directly in clients’ homes preparing items for online estate sales.
• Group household items into compelling, sellable lots using Brown Button’s proven 80/20 methodology.
• Identify which pieces should be cataloged as stand-alone lots versus grouped with other pieces.
• Help guide Cataloger team members on sorting logic, lot structure, and standards.
• Spot items that should be routed to Circle Auction for national exposure and higher price realization.

• Build accurate, appealing online listings using Brown Button’s cataloging platform.
• Assign lot titles, write concise descriptions, and note condition issues.
• Add important details such as brand names, materials, model numbers, measurements, etc.
• Ensure lots meet Brown Button’s written and visual standards for clarity and professionalism.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency to keep the project on timeline.
• Provide guidance and feedback to other catalogers to support consistent writing quality and accuracy.

• Apply broad category awareness across furniture, decor, art, kitchenware, collectibles, and more.
• Determine when an item needs further investigation and use online tools to confirm value.
• Collaborate with the Circle Auction appraisal team when encountering exceptional or unfamiliar pieces.

• A detail-oriented generalist with deep, real-world exposure to estate, resale, or antique markets.
• Someone with strong judgment and confidence in valuing a wide range of household categories.
• A self‑motivated problem solver who can work independently in varied home environments.
• Comfortable with light physical work (e.g., moving small furniture, staging group lots).
• Bonus points if you have experience writing listings for auctions, eBay, or other online sales platforms.

• Antiques, collectibles, and vintage goods.
• Furniture brands and construction quality.
• High-end decor, china, and glassware.
• Jewelry brands and accessories.
• Recognizing when an item may warrant deeper research or national exposure.

• Marketplaces like eBay, Live Auctioneers, or Everything But The House.
• How to distinguish handmade vs. manufactured; luxury vs. mid‑tier items.
• Value cues like labels, construction details, condition issues, and brand hierarchy.

The online catalog is the core of the client’s estate sale experience—and the buyer’s first impression. As a Senior Cataloger, your expertise ensures we present each sale professionally and maximize value for our clients.

• The quality of the online sale.
• The team’s efficiency & accuracy.
• Customer satisfaction.
• Both the client’s & customer’s trust in the process.

• Purpose‑Driven Work – Help families through meaningful life transitions.
• Team‑Centered Culture – Work in an encouraging, collaborative environment.
• Opportunities to Lead & Teach – Support Catalogers I & II, helping develop their skills and confidence.
• Creative, Detail‑Focused Work – Engage your curiosity, craftsmanship, and judgment every day.
• Full‑Time Benefits:
  • PTO, personal days, holidays, & birthday off.
  • Dental & vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Parental & bereavement leave (including pet bereavement).
  • Sabbatical every five years.
  • Life insurance, disability coverage, telemedicine.
  • Emergency financial assistance program.

• Online Estate Senior Cataloger I:
  Leads written cataloging efforts. Helps educate catalogers. Works with the team lead to set lot order and review catalog. $18 to $21/hr plus benefits.
• Online Estate Senior Cataloger II:
  Leads all responsibilities of a Senior Cataloger I + advanced subject‑matter expertise in categories such as fine jewelry, art, antiques, rugs, and specialty collections. $20 to $25/hr plus benefits.

Apply today and help bring Brown Button’s online estate sales to life.