Now Hiring - National Rarities LLC - Professional Services Traveling Sales Associate: Estate Specialist (GIA, GG, AJP Preferred) in Saint Louis, MO

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Description:National Rarities Traveling Sales Estate Buying 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. Due to rapid growth, there are ample opportunities for advancement in many areas of National Rarities. Our team members often find passion in a particular field, so their in-office work is directed toward their passion and strengths when not traveling to estate-buying events.
Job Overview:
The Traveling Sales Estate Buying Specialist is a full-time position in St. Louis, Missouri. In this position, you will be responsible for quickly evaluating items, negotiating prices, and purchasing collectible items directly from the clientele. Items are then assessed, cleaned, and listed for resale at auction. A successful Traveling Sales Estate Buying Specialist will develop an understanding of the items we purchase and the industry knowledge required to confidently communicate product value and purchase items from customers. Secondary (at home) career paths include eCommerce, marketing, inventory, administration, IT, photography, sales, and customer service. The Traveling Sales Estate Buying Specialist will report to their assigned Buying Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Travel to at least 20 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 office tasks.
• Perform miscellaneous office duties to support eCommerce, marketing, inventory, administration, IT, photography, sales, and customer service departments.

Benefits:

• 401K with company match
• 15 PTO days after 60 days
• Paid holidays
• Maternity and Bonding Leave
• Company contribution toward premiums for Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Coverage for Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Life to eligible dependents
• Company-paid Life Insurance Policy
• Company paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Additional Life Insurance
• $59 Per diem per day of travel and travel reimbursements
• $250 annual reimbursement for business clothing.
• Professional development assistance

A bonus of up to 25% 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.
• Additional travel-based incentives may apply.

Base salary is determined by experience. Bonuses are determined by performance.
Compensation comprises BOTH base salary and bonus, calculated at approximately $40,000 - $70,000, determined by experience.
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Job Type*: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Experience: Buyer/Appraiser: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel: 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements:Qualifications:

• Ability to travel independently 12-16 days per month on 4-5 consecutive day trips at least 20 times per year.
• 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+ years experience in pawn, 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.

Job Type: Full-time

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