Remote Traveling Estate Specialist

About National Rarities

National Rarities, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a premier estate buying company based out of experiencing steady growth year over year. Partnering with jewelers across the nation, we host multi-day estate buying events, providing customers an opportunity to have their valuables evaluated and receive a no-obligation offer. We foster an innovative, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth, robust training, and rewarding career paths.

Job Overview

The Remote Traveling Estate Specialist is a full-time remote position. In this position you will be responsible for quickly evaluating items, negotiating price and purchasing collectible items directly from clientele at buying events in partner jewelry stores. These purchased items are then assessed, cleaned and listed for resale at auction. A successful Remote Traveling Estate Specialist has a strong understanding of the items we purchase along with the industry knowledge required to confidently communicate product value and purchase items from customers according to National Rarities policies and values.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Travel to sponsored buying events, negotiate pricing and purchase jewelry, diamonds, watches, sterling silver, gold, coins, currency, fine art, memorabilia, 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 customer experience standards.
• Ability to visit headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri for 3 weeks of training upon hire and an additional two visits for training (in July and January)

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience buying and/or appraising jewelry or other estate items.
• Ability to travel independently at least 30 weeks per year on 4-5 consecutive day trips.
• 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. Real ID and valid Passport required upon hire. 
• 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.
• Certifications such as GG, AJP, Master Watchmaker preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Company contributions for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k): With a generous company match
• Paid Time Off: 15 days after 60 days of employment
• Annual Bonus: Receive a yearly bonus in addition to your salary
• Company-Paid Coverage: Life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid Holidays & Family Leave
• Professional Attire Stipend: $250 annually
• Phone Reimbursement: $20/month
• Per Diem for Travel: $61.20 per day for each day of work-related travel
• Optional Coverage: Voluntary short-term disability and additional life insurance