About WeBuyVintage
WeBuyVintage is one of the UK’s largest buyers of jewellery, antiques and collectibles. We run more roadshows than any other UK company - over 250 valuation events every month - bringing trusted experts face-to-face with customers across the country.
In three years, we’ve grown from a pub-table idea into an eight-figure business, and we’re on a mission to make WeBuyVintage a brand everyone recognises.
As part of our service we also offer Home Visits, where people can get valuations in the comfort of their own home.
The Role:
We are looking for a knowledgeable general antiques appraiser and buyer to attend appointments at customers' homes to provide valuations and offers. You will love taking to customers about their fascinating items and be able to quickly assess for purchase whatever you are shown.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities:
Attend multiple home visit appointments per day across 3 or 4 days per week as an expert and buyer. You must be willing to travel longer distances to attend these appointments - though we aim to keep drive times within 2 hours.
Present a professional, informative and respectful demeanour with all customers, whether their goods are worth £10 or £10,000.
Make an offer to buy the customers items with the confidence and capability to negotiate if required, as well as explain why other items may not be suitable for us.
Attend our regular buying roadshow events as an expert and buyer from time to time.
Who We’re Looking For:
You will have a keen interest in any of the following categories: Gold, Jewellery, Silver, Cameras, Binoculars, Toys, Costume Jewellery, Writing Instruments, Militaria, Music or Movie, Memorabilia and similar vintage specialisms.
Experience buying and / or selling antiques, collectable and jewellery either as a dealer or valuer in an auction setting.
A keen and commercially savvy salesperson and negotiator.
Very personable, likeable and trustworthy.
You must have a car and be willing to stay away from home when locationsnecessitate this
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
Demonstrable experience buying/and or selling antiques, collectibles, gold and jewellery
Excellent communication skills
A proven track record in building customer relationships
Confident negotiator with good commercial awareness
Full UK driving licence and own car (mileage and a car allowance are provided)
What You’ll Get:
4-day working week (Monday to Saturday - days will vary weekly)
Access to Bright Exchange - enjoy thousands of exclusive employee discounts and perks
Employee Assistance Programme - confidential, 24/7 support for you and your immediate family, covering work, personal, and home life matters
On-demand professional development - access to BrightHR’s online learning platform to build new skills and support your career progression
Competitive pay
Be part of a rapidly growing, friendly UK brand
The salary for this role is £30,000 p.a. + commission
Please note that this role is fully remote and will require you to travel daily to customers homes.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on skills, experience and suitability for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.
Right to Work
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment. Unfortunately, we are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.