What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coin Buyer I position at Littleton Coin Company?
Properly grade and purchase U.S. coins and bank notes to meet company demand. Analyze market availability. Traveling required at least 25% of the time.
About our company: Now 100% employee owned with a successful 75-year history, Littleton Coin Company is one of the largest direct response companies in the nation to sell coins, paper money and supplies to enthusiastic collectors. We are also one of the largest employers in Northern New Hampshire. We offer competitive pay and great benefits, including a 401(k) plan with up to 6% match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, onsite wellness programs and a friendly, pleasant work environment. Position is located at company headquarters in Littleton, NH.
While adhering to confidentiality guidelines, you’ll purchase U.S. coins and bank notes from various sources to help meet company demand. You’ll also authenticate U.S. coins to be offered for sale, and analyze projected company needs versus market availability.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Travel required a minimum of 25% of the time
- Properly grading and assigning wholesale values to coins and bank notes offered for sale to the company
- Authenticating selected U.S. coins and bank notes
- Purchasing U.S. coins & bank notes from both wholesale sources and private collectors as required to meet company demand
- Accurately identifying all coin types, varieties and mint marks using company-supplied reference guides
Qualified applicant will have:
- Two years of college or specialized training
- On-the-job training in an apprenticeship program (up to 2 years)
- Very good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
- Excellent math and retention skills
- 20/20 corrected vision with intact color discrimination
- Ability to lift 35 pounds unassisted