Trainee Jewellery Assessor - Leeds, United Kingdom - Vintage Cash Cow

Vintage Cash Cow
Vintage Cash Cow
Verified Company
Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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About Us:

Recognising that selling vintage items isn't easy for most people, we've set out to change that for everyone.

Vintage Cash Cow is on a mission to become the leading brand for selling all things vintage, valuable, and occasionally peculiar.

Our aim is to own this space both in the UK and overseas. We will achieve this by delivering unrivalled convenience with our fair and personal services.
Our investors include the Founder of WeTransfer, Founder of TreatWell and Hiber, Dutch Founders Fund and Airbridge Equity Partners.

With their support and our unwavering commitment to changing the game for good, this role is an exciting opportunity to join a brand primed for lift off.

Our values
'Caring', 'Responsible', 'Own it' underpin our entire operation and demonstrate the culture here at Vintage. If they resonate with you, you're in the right place. If not, this might not be the place for you.


About the Role:


Vintage Cash Cow is looking for jewellery assistants with the experience and passion to help value, sort and sell the thousands of fascinating costume and silver jewellery pieces we receive every week.

The team are responsible for processing items purchased by the company, curating pieces into 'lots' to be sold through auctions and direct to trade.

As the company grows and enters new markets, our teams will be supported in their personal development.

This role is perfect for someone with experience in the jewellery industry who wants to enter the vintage and antique industry within an inclusive and rewarding work environment.


You will:


  • Use knowledge of department categories to sort jewellery stock accurately.
  • Create selected lots from within the jewellery categories with the aim of generating income thresholds as stipulated in the department KPIs.
  • Identify hallmarks and maker's marks, with the ability to interpret them.
  • Identify the age of items by clasps and findings.
  • Identify and separate highend, fine and collectable jewellery suitable for alternative selling platforms.
  • Lists grouped lots with accurate and appropriately detailed descriptions on the company listing tool.

You Have:

  • Knowledge of precious metals and ability to recognise hallmarks
  • At least 3 years experience in jewellery industry
  • Ability to embrace and enjoy a changing and developing work environment.
  • Good computer literacy skills.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.
  • Experience handling costume and precious metal jewellery essential

The Details:
- £20,000 - £22,000 starting salary (reviewed annually)

  • Be part of a rapidly growing company with opportunities to progress
  • Full time permanent role based in Leeds
  • Free lunch, tea, and coffee every day
  • 24 days holiday a year plus 8 bank holidays
  • 2 Community Days a year so you can give back to a cause of your choice
  • 1 Life Event Day a year use it how you want
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Oliva Mental Health
  • Monthly Contribution towards your gym membership
  • Monthly Lunch and Learn Sessions
  • Regular Socials

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£20,000.00-£22,000.00 per year


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location:
One location
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