Position: JEWELRY ESTATE BUYER
Reports to: Store Manager
Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

General Definition of Work

The Jewelry Estate Buyer is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and purchasing pre-owned jewelry pieces, including diamonds, gemstones, watches, and other valuable items. This position requires a keen eye for quality, strong negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the jewelry market.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Sourcing and Acquisition: Identify and source pre-owned jewelry pieces from various channels including auctions, estate sales, private sellers, and other sources.
• Evaluation: Assess the authenticity, quality, and value of jewelry items, including diamonds, gemstones, watches, and antique pieces.
• Negotiation: Negotiate pricing and terms with sellers to ensure favorable purchase agreements.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed about current market trends, pricing, and demand for jewelry items.
• Networking: Build and maintain relationships with jewelry industry contacts, including dealers, collectors, and auction houses.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of inventory, purchases, and sales transactions.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service to sellers, ensuring a positive experience throughout the buying process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of [insert number] years of experience in jewelry buying, with a focus on estate jewelry preferred.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of diamonds, gemstones, precious metals, and jewelry design.
• Skills:
  • Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable deals.
  • Strong analytical and evaluative skills to assess the quality and value of jewelry items.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in market research and analysis.
• Networking: Established network within the jewelry industry preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.

Working Conditions

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.

• The Jewelry Estate Buyer will be required to work weekends, holidays, and events, as needed.
• The work environment can be fast-paced and high-pressure, especially during busy seasons and sales events.
• Bending, stooping and lifting.