Now Hiring - National Rarities LLC - Professional Services Traveling Sales & Marketing Assistant in Saint Louis, MO

Full description of the position

Description: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.
Job Overview:
This position does not require experience in this field; however, we are looking for people-oriented candidates, willing to travel at least 20 times (90 + days) a year and ready to learn and be a part of a fast-growing company. This is an entry-level position that will lead to a career path as an Estate Buying Specialist. This position will be responsible for assisting on events with Estate Buying Specialists by working with our Estate Buyers to prepare, set up and help run the event. This position will help interact with customers in a positive and efficient manner, check-in each attendee, answer questions as needed, and observe and learn the role of the Estate Buying Specialist. When not on the road at our estate-buying events, our team members will have an opportunity to learn various aspects of the business to focus their time and talents as they grow into the Estate Buying Specialist role. Some example areas of focus are online sales & marketing - where theyll be helping write product descriptions to incentivize purchase and listing the items for sale online - customer service, and inventory management. As skills are developed, more responsibilities will be assigned based on an individuals strength and the areas of expertise they demonstrate. The Traveling Sales and Marketing Assistant job can take you to Alaska, New York, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Miami, and anywhere between while developing a career path and being part of a great team. Traveling is a requirement for this role.
If your qualifications are above entry-level, please view our job posting for Traveling Sales Associate: Estate Buying Specialist

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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 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 are determined by performance.
Compensation is comprised of both base salary and bonus, calculated at approximately $40,000 to $65,000.00 per year.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: St. Louis, MO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience: Marketing or Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements:Duties & Responsibilities:

• Foster a warm environment for customer relations.
• In charge of obtaining advertising/marketing data and customer information.
• Travel to sponsored buying events and assist Estate Buyers and Team Leads to ensure the event is executed with the highest quality and customer service.
• Deliver excellent customer service to sponsors and customers while efficiently closing sales.
• Accurately identify and describe items for online auction resale.
• Follow company processes, buying policies, track item listings, and reach personalized goals.
• Perform miscellaneous office duties as needed.
• Observe and Learn the Estate Buyer Position responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Ability to travel 12-16 days per month on 4-5 consecutive day trips.
• Availability to travel on weekend days as needed.
• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs regularly with ease.
• Strong visual acuity to assist in identifying fine print and hallmarks.
• Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license.
• Exude confidence, positivity, and poise.
• Reason and communicate independently and intelligently.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organization skills.
• Comfortable working in a laid-back, fast-paced environment.
• If your qualifications are above entry-level, please view our job posting for Traveling Sales Associate: Estate Buyer Specialist

Preferred Qualifications (but not required):

• Experience in customer service, buying and/or appraising jewelry or estate items is a plus.
• Certifications such as GG, AJP, or Master Watchmaker
• Appreciation for fine jewelry, watches, antiques, coins, fine art, photography, firearms, or other collectible items preferred, not required.
• Bilingual opportunities may be available.

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 - $65,000.00 per year