Technical Hardware Product Specialist

Technical Hardware Product Specialist at Encore Auctions – London, Ontario

Encore Auctions

London, Ontario, N5Z 4P9, Canada

Posted on Nov 15, 2025

Job Function: Marketing

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About This Position

We are Encore Auctions, London's largest online auction of returned items and undeliverable freight. We're also so much more...

We are a dynamic, high-energy group with a customer-focused attitude; all the teams work toward a common goal; to make the customer experience with Encore a memorable one!

We are growing and changing and with that comes opportunity! Encore Auctions is seeking to hire the best of the best; we need strong and capable associates in every department.

This position will be responsible for cataloguing our high end items such as cell phones, gaming systems, tablets, computers, headphones, monitors, televisions, drones, bluetooth devices such as robotic vacuums, speakers, accessory items, etc. You will be responsible to catalogue the products for upcoming auctions by testing the functionality of each item - is the phone locked, does it power on/off, connectivity to wi-fi and bluetooth, are there any defects with the product?

You are a multi-tasker and have the comfort level with technology to test several products at once. Performing factory resets on products, ensuring gaming systems are operational, completing condition reports that are accurate and detailed to maximize bids from our client base. Working with customized cataloguing software programs, you will maintain a steady pace of opening, testing, cataloguing and repacking the products for resale.

The successful candidate will be very comfortable navigating their way through a variety of systems and will possess an above average understanding of how technology works. They possess an intrinsic need to always give their employer their best performance, their attention to detail is keen and are a focused individual who can get the job done to meet their daily targets.

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Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Core Responsibilities:

Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving:
Diagnosing and testing technical issues related to high valued technology products

System Maintenance and Optimization:
Ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of cataloguing high valued merchandise and meeting your quota lot performance.

Staying Up-to-Date:
Keeping abreast of the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in their area of expertise.

Specific Skills and Knowledge:

Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of specific technologies, systems such as Mac, Windows paced devices, android and apple devices.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues.

Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively report technical product conditions using our cataloguing software

Customer Service: Ability to provide excellent customer service and build strong relationships with end users and clients by accurately cataloging lots in each auction

Adaptability: Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing situations

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Qualifications:

Education and Experience

OSSD or GED is required

Minimum of 2 years experience in technical hardware systems is preferred

General Skills and Abilities Required for working at Encore Auctions:

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a respectful manner with a diverse community of staff, vendors and customers

Must speak, read and write English at an Intermediate Level (B1/B2)

Ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions, this candidate is resourceful and can act swiftly when issues need a solution

Intermediate computer skills with a strong comfort level to learn our software systems

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*Note: Candidates invited for an in-person interview will be tested on their hardware knowledge.

This role starts at an L1 level > $19.00/hr.

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