Retail Shop Assistant

Company Overview

Bellingham Coin Shop is a reputable and well-established coin and collectibles store located at 1806 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA. We operate Irongate Estate & Vintage Depot in addition to the Coin Shop. Our core values—integrity, loyalty, humility, and curiosity—guide our daily operations and interactions. We host R.B Wick's annual egg hunt, Vintage Depot flea markets in the summer, as well as a variety of other community centered events in Bellingham.

Job Overview

Pay starts at $20/hour but is dependent upon experience

We are seeking an attentive & enthusiastic Retail Shop Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn about numismatics, precious metals, jewelry & other collectibles if there is no prior knowledge. They will also demonstrate the ability to effectively navigate challenging customer interactions that can sometimes be a result of evaluations. This role entails learning to evaluate and purchase coins, currency, precious metals, jewelry, sports memorabilia, trading cards and more. It also entails basic cleaning tasks, basic POS & cash handling, customer service and other tasks as assigned. This position requires a proactive individual who can learn quickly and sufficiently in a fast-paced environment. Effective time-management, keen attention to detail & strong math skills are essential to individual & company success. Familiarity with coin collecting & numismatics is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in-person, via phone or email in a friendly and professional manner.
• Process cash transactions & cash reconciliation thoroughly and accurately.
• Possess the ability or gain the ability through training to evaluate coins, currency, bullion, jewelry, sterling silver & various collectibles
• Navigate occasional customer challenges with grace, empathy & decorum.
• Rent, check-in and drive U-Hauls as needed.
• Drive company vehicle for deliveries.
• Merchandise products for the sales floor.
• Perform accurate mathematical equations to calculate precious metal content of items.
• Package items for shipping
• Receive incoming deliveries
• Perform basic cleaning tasks
• Perform other projects as assigned

Availability must be between the hours of 9:30 am - 6:30 pm at least 3 days a week (excluding Sundays).

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter & resume to emily@bellinghamcoinshop.com with the subject "Bellingham Coin Shop - Retail Shop Assistant ". Please include your weekly availability as well as any relevant experience if it is not included in your resume.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience:

• Numismatic: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person