Jewelry Estate Buyer

**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.