High-Value Antiques Specialist Marketplace · Vintage Cash Cow | Overland Park

About the team:The team is small but dedicated, specialising in silverware, writing instruments, badges, and higher value unique and novelty miscellaneous antiques. Every day in the team is different, with the chance to see some truly beautiful and unique antiques. Due to the nature of the role and team, you would be constantly learning and encouraged to grow your knowledge and expertise. The team processes, curates, and lists a high volume of stock with the aim of getting the best return on investment for each item. In this role, you will contribute to the monthly eBay revenue and auction sales and gain an understanding of the antique market and the various revenue streams. About the role: If you’re passionate about valuable antiques and desire to learn more, this High-Value Antique Specialist role is the perfect opportunity to join a team and expand your knowledge. The role involves sorting large quantities of fountain pens, writing instruments, silverware, and other miscellaneous antiques. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, inquisitive, and eager to expand their knowledge and skills in this field. Key goals and objectives:The main goal is to learn about fountain pens and other writing instruments, enabling us to identify and value a wide variety of them that we encounter in our daily activities. This includes pens ranging from low-value to high-end brands such as Montblanc.Another important objective is to contribute to the monthly goals and targets set by your manager, which should be in line with company goals and personal growth. Additionally, we aim to understand the basics of silverware and how we process it within the business. In your first three months you will: During your initial three months of working in the team, you will learn about different types of writing instruments and able to identify a wide range of them.
You will become proficient in using our purpose built listing tool and achieve necessary monthly targets.
In your first six months you will: In your first six months, you will begin your own personal research journey on any topic that stands out to you, and you will be supported by your manager to build out your product knowledge.
You will also be introduced to the various auction houses we work with and start to understand what sells best where and why.
In your first year you will: Within your first year, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as an individual and be at the point where you have a solid baseline knowledge to contribute to the team and business.
Additionally, you will get to see a whole range of unique and interesting items.
Key responsibilities: Efficiently separate and sort large quantities of fountain pens, writing equipment, pin and lapel badges, and miscellaneous antiques.
Contribute your own ideas and suggestions to the team to ensure that we grow, we’re always evolving and adapting to be more efficient and effective in the way we work.
Continuously upskill by drawing on the expertise of your teammates, with ongoing training and support.
Work diligently and efficiently when handling items to meet targets and deadlines.
Learn more about the auction process and assist other members of the team in achieving targets via listing, grouping and sorting.
Process eBay and auction returns promptly and accurately.
Essential skills and experience: Strong passion and interest in antiques and high-value items, such as fountain pens, silverware, collectables, etc.
Willingness and curiosity to constantly learn and develop skills and knowledge.
Computer literate and able to write concise and accurate notes.
Desirable skills and nice to haves: Demonstrated ability to accurately identify and read British hallmarks.
Previous experience working in the field of online ecommerce, or with large quantities of products.
Experience or knowledge in a similar field, bringing valuable experience and insights to the team.
_____________________________________________________The Details:
Location of Work: Onsite Working Monday to Friday.
Working on our sites, Vintage Cash Cow: Overland Park, Morley, LS27 7JP.
Salary: £22,500 to £24,000 depending on experience.
Benefits:
Be part of a rapidly growing company with so many opportunities to progress! ️ Free lunch, tea, coffee and snacks every day
25 days annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Medicash
2 Community/ Charity days per year
Oliva Mental Health
Monthly contribution towards your gym membership
Regular socials and events
_____________________________________________________At Vintage Cash Cow, we prioritise inclusivity and collaboration among departments to promote knowledge and expertise. We welcome individuals who value these principles and are ready to make a valuable contribution._____________________________________________________About Vintage Cash CowThere's an elephant in the boardroom. The unchecked consumption, constant growth and focus on 'buying new' is not an option in tomorrow's market. Companies around the world must stop their reliance on finite resources that can't keep coming out of the ground. Changing consumer behaviour is demanding companies change; less new, fewer short-life items, more reCommerce, more reuse, and more recycling. The cost-of-living crisis is catalysing and accelerating this change; it's simply cheaper to do the right thing.You'll know that buying and selling old and vintage items isn't easy for most people, so we've set out to change that. Vintage Cash Cow is on a mission to become the leading brand for buying and selling all things vintage, valuable, and occasionally peculiar. By delivering unrivalled convenience and care with our fair, trustworthy and personal service, we believe we can own this space in the UK and overseas.We aren't doing this entirely alone. We've raised VC investment from Dutch Founders Fund and Airbridge Equity Partners, including from the founders of WeTransfer, Just Eat Benelux and TreatWell. With their support and our unwavering commitment to changing the game for good globally, this role is an exciting opportunity to join a brand primed for lift-off.
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