How to Get a Job at Barrett-Jackson (2026 Guide)

If you've ever watched a car cross the block at Barrett-Jackson and thought "I want to work here," you're not alone. Barrett-Jackson is one of the best-known names in the collector car world, but the company doesn't hire through a lot of public channels, and most "Barrett-Jackson careers" pages online are thin or recycled.

This guide covers what we could verify: where Barrett-Jackson is based, when and where its auctions run, the kinds of roles it has posted, what it says it looks for, and how to give yourself a real shot at getting hired.

The short answer

Barrett-Jackson is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and runs several major collector car auctions a year. To get a job there:

1. Watch the company's official employment page and job boards like LinkedIn for openings.
2. Build experience it can use, such as vehicle descriptions and consignment, title work, detailing, logistics, marketing or event operations.
3. Be ready to travel. Barrett-Jackson says many positions require regular overnight travel.

Most openings are at the Scottsdale corporate office, and many involve working the auctions themselves.

Barrett-Jackson at a glance

• Founded: 1971 by Russ and Nellie Jackson and Tom Barrett
• Headquarters: Scottsdale, Arizona
• Leadership: CEO Craig Jackson, who has led the company since 1995
• Ownership: IMG, part of Endeavor, acquired a majority stake in 2022
• Scale: In 2022, the company said it sold more than 3,600 cars a year, with no reserve, and drew over 500,000 attendees a year across its events

Where and when the work happens

Barrett-Jackson's year is built around its auctions. Its employment page describes four major events a year plus smaller programs. Here is the 2026 schedule as reported by industry press:

The flagship Scottsdale auction is growing. For 2027 it runs nine days, January 23–31, 2027, with a docket of more than 2,000 collector vehicles. That's a lot of cars to consign, describe, title, stage, detail, move and sell, and it's why the company needs people who handle pressure well.

What kinds of jobs does Barrett-Jackson hire for?

Barrett-Jackson doesn't publish a standing list of departments, but its recent postings and the nature of a large auction point to a few clear groups.

Recent openings listed on job sites (checked October 2026):

Pay estimates come from Glassdoor, not Barrett-Jackson. Treat them as rough ranges. Openings change often, and some listings may already be filled.

Where car people fit in:

• Consignment and vehicle descriptions. Someone has to research each car, check its details and write the description buyers read. Deep knowledge of makes, models, options and originality matters here.
• Title and documentation. Every car needs clean paperwork before it can sell. Title clerks and supervisors keep sales legal and on schedule.
• Vehicle operations at events. Cars have to be received, staged, moved to the block and delivered after the sale. These roles reward people who can drive and handle valuable cars carefully.
• Detailing and presentation. Barrett-Jackson has used dedicated detailing teams at events. One trade publication described a detailer joining an 18-person Barrett-Jackson team that prepped more than 300 vehicles at a single show.
• Marketing, media and partnerships. Barrett-Jackson auctions are televised and heavily sponsored, so marketing, digital and sponsor-activation roles are a steady part of its hiring.

What Barrett-Jackson says it looks for

The company's employment page is short but clear. It describes a "fast-paced, deadline-driven" environment that demands an "unparalleled commitment to accuracy and excellence," and it wants people who are serious about the work, not just the cars. It also notes that many positions require regular overnight travel, which makes sense when your biggest weeks happen in Arizona, Florida, Ohio and Nevada.

Benefits listed on the page include medical, dental and vision coverage, group life insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, an employee assistance program and a flexible benefits account.

How to get a job at Barrett-Jackson

1. Check the official employment page first. Barrett-Jackson's site links to its current openings and lets you send a resume to HR directly. Also watch LinkedIn and other job boards, where its corporate roles are often posted.
2. Lead with relevant experience. Dealership title work, consignment or sales at a classic car dealer, detailing, vehicle transport, event production and automotive marketing all translate. Say so plainly in your resume.
3. Show you know the cars. For consignment and description roles, a short portfolio of vehicle write-ups, or proof that you can spot non-original parts, sets you apart.
4. Make travel and long event days a selling point. If you've worked trade shows, races or multi-day car events, mention it.
5. Go to an auction. Attending a Barrett-Jackson event is the best way to see how the teams work and to meet people in the business. Our guide to networking with classic car restorers and collectors has practical tips.
6. Consider the vendor route. Detailing companies, transporters and sponsors also work Barrett-Jackson events. Getting hired by one of them can put you in the building and help you build contacts. Here's how to get a job as a classic car detailer.

Build experience while you wait

Openings at Barrett-Jackson are limited, so many people build the right background first. Jobs at classic car dealers, restoration shops and consignment businesses teach the same skills auction companies need: evaluating cars, presenting them and handling the paperwork. Browse collector car sales shops or classic car restoration jobs on Classic Car Jobs.

Interested in the auction world beyond Barrett-Jackson? See our guides to working at Bonhams, RM Sotheby's, Bring a Trailer, Hemmings and Hagerty.

FAQ

Is Barrett-Jackson hiring?

Barrett-Jackson posts openings throughout the year, mostly for its Scottsdale, Arizona headquarters. Job sites we checked in October 2026 listed marketing, consignment, partnership and title roles. Check its official employment page and LinkedIn for current openings.

Where is Barrett-Jackson located?

Barrett-Jackson is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its flagship auction is held at WestWorld of Scottsdale each January, and it also runs auctions in Palm Beach, Florida; Columbus, Ohio; and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Do Barrett-Jackson jobs require travel?

Often, yes. Barrett-Jackson's employment page says many positions require regular overnight travel, because the company runs major auctions in several states each year.

How much does Barrett-Jackson pay?

Barrett-Jackson doesn't publish pay ranges on its employment page. Glassdoor estimates for recent roles range from about $43,000–$67,000 for a consignment liaison to $57,000–$76,000 for a partnership activation manager. Treat these as rough estimates.

What does a consignment liaison at Barrett-Jackson do?

Based on the job title, consignment liaison roles focused on description editing help prepare vehicle listings: checking details and writing the descriptions bidders rely on. Strong knowledge of collector cars and careful writing are the core skills.

Want to work with collector cars now? Browse open jobs on Classic Car Jobs at classic, exotic and performance car shops and dealers across the country.

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