National Rarities Traveling Sales Estate Specialist-GIA, GG, AJP preferred

Do you love jewelry, history, antiques and travel? JOIN OUR TEAM!

National Rarities is a premier estate buying company based out of St. Louis, Missouri steadily growing over 50% year over year. Partnering with jewelers across the nation, National Rarities offers 3 to 4 day estate buying events that provide customers an opportunity to bring their unwanted valuables for an honest evaluation and a no-obligation offer. We offer a positive, innovative culture that balances goal-oriented rewards, on-the-job training, and quarterly team-building sessions to engage a self-driven efficient team.

Please read the job description and if interested send your resume and include a cover letter or brief email describing why you would be a good candidate for the position.

Job Overview: The Traveling Sales Estate Specialist is a full time position based out of St. Louis, Missouri. In this position you will be responsible for quickly evaluating items, negotiating price and purchasing collectible items directly from clientele. Items are then assessed, cleaned and listed for resale at auction. A successful Traveling Sales Estate Specialist will develop an understanding of the items we purchase along with the industry knowledge required to confidently communicate product value and purchase items from customers. The Traveling Sales Estate Specialist will report to the Team Supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Travel to sponsored buying events, negotiate pricing and purchase jewelry, diamonds, watches, sterling silver, gold, coins, currency, fine art, memorabilia, collectible firearms, autographs and other valuable items.
• Deliver excellent customer service to sponsors and customers while efficiently closing sales.
• Accurately identify and describe items for online auction resale.
• Follow company processes for buying policies and tracking item listings.
• Perform miscellaneous office duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Ability to travel 12-16 days per month on 4-5 consecutive day trips.
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs on a regular basis with ease.
• Strong visual acuity to focus closely on and identify fine print and hallmarks.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be confident, positive and poised.
• Ability to reason intelligently and communicate clearly.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a laid-back, fast-paced environment and quickly growing company.

Preferred Qualifications (but not required):

• 3 of years experience buying and/or appraising jewelry or estate items.
• Knowledge and appreciation of fine jewelry, watches, antiques, coins, fine art, photography, firearms or other collectible items.
• Certifications such as GG, AJP, Master Watchmaker.

Preferred Employee Characteristics:

Empathetic, reliable, resourceful, creative, observant, diplomatic, efficient, team player, adaptable, trustworthy, adventurous, ambitious, and determined.

Benefits:

• 401K with company match
• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Company contributions toward premiums for Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Per diem and travel reimbursements
• $250 annual stipend for business attire.

A bonus of up to 20% of base salary, structure based on:

• Employee performance and job knowledge.
• The total number of buy events attended, closing ratio and profitability.
• Quality and quantity of auction listings.

Base salary is determined by experience. Bonuses determined by performance.

Compensation is comprised of BOTH base salary and bonus, calculated at approximately $40,000 - $70,000 determined by experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What interests you most about this position?
• What kind of secondhand buying experience do you have?

Experience:

• Buyer/Appraiser: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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