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Reports to: Managing Director
NOTE: Candidates must have previous experience as antiques appraiser and/or physical precious metals trading/buying.
About Managing Director
Serial entrepreneur with multiple ventures
* The Coin Cabinet is an innovation leader within the coin industry—an ambitious, fast-growing and technology focused business with ambitions to revolutionise the collectibles industry.
* Treasure Cloud is a real world digital asset platform for digital nomads and global citizens.
* Marquess Auctions is a luxury jewellery, watches and objects of vertu auction house and dealer.
* GreeceGoldenVisa.co.uk is a global mobility consultancy focusing on assisting global citizens with acquiring their Greece Golden Visa.
* Other ad-hoc projects within collectibles, gold investment and real estate.
How will you fit into the bigger picture?
This is an exciting new role in a startup environment, working closely with the founder and Managing Director (MD) and management to develop the business and expand into new areas.
You will be on the ground directly participating in client engagement, buying and selling of precious metals and appraising antique items such as jewellery, watches, scrap silver and other precious metals and luxury goods.
You will run the business operation with a small team, contributing to successful outcomes within the company’s business focus, including
* Over the counter buying of scrap metals and antiques
* Direct to consumer retail sales (investment clients and collectors)
* Wholesale to trade customers
* General appraisal and guidance
Responsibilities
o supporting the business operation with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
o liaising with specialists, clients and other traders, maintaining a professional and friendly tone
o working swiftly to meet sales targets and avoid delaying sales
o clear communication and full understanding of company policies
o problem solving with MD and management support
o proposing improvements to work processes and systems
Supporting MD and management on outreach
o contacting clients about current inventory
o utilising online tools to message potential clients, partners, influencers, thought leaders on LinkedIn and other social media (with input from MD and/or marketing staff)
o research and contact influencers (social media, blogs, thought leaders, etc.)
o research support as directed by MD and management
o outreach to various companies/individuals to develop business and schedule meetings with MD
Social media and marketing management
o Posting social media posts generated in liaison with MD and/or marketing staff
o Proactively creating social media content as items come through the door
o Highlighting and responding to incoming messages and reactions to posts
o Liaising with Marketing staff and agencies as required
Candidate Requirements:
* Attention to detail and drive for perfection.
* Track record in precious metals and/or antiquities, especially jewellery
* Experience working with high value or luxury goods.
* Excellent client facing and communication skills.
* Exceptional problem-solving skills.
* Excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
* Dynamic individual with the ability to adapt to sudden changes while remaining calm and resourceful.
* Good knowledge of customer service and sales.
* Enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced and highly ambitious company.
* Demonstrates a strong work ethic and committed to seeing tasks through to completion.
Are you a highly organised self-starter with experience in antiques/gold trade and ambitions to grow to your best potential?
Do you have a burning desire to work within a small, tenacious team of confident and resilient individuals, on a mission to create exceptional results?
Do you want to learn from and work close to a fast-paced and innovative MD who built a £10m business from scratch?
Are you curious and open-minded, with a knack for developing lasting relationships both professionally and personally?
If this is currently you, or if this can be you with minor tweaks--apply today to join us!
Job Type: Full-time
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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