Firearms Acquisitions Associate

4 weeks ago

Rock Island, United States Rock Island Auction Company Full time
Firearms Acquisitions Associate

Establishing relationships for the #1 firearms auction house in the world, Acquisitions Associate is responsible for differentiating to potential clients why Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) is the best place to consign firearms. Kicking off the auction process, the acquisitions team spends much of the day on the phone bringing in thousands of firearms/guns, bladed weaponry, military artifacts, historic relics, and relevant accessories, which are then sold in world-class auctions. Click here to check out RIAC's hiring video

RIAC standard hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST with overtime and weekend hours, as needed. Being a team member with a premier auction house requires weekend work for six (6) auction weekends each year.

What does a typical day for Acquisitions Associate look like?
  • Contact consignors by phone to present RIAC auction services (up to 90% of the time);
  • Learn about different types of firearms or other weaponry through training;
  • Communicate with other departments by logging detailed notes, special instructions, and other important information with an internal customer database; and
  • Travel occasionally to represent RIAC at trade shows, conferences, and see collections first-hand at consignor locations.
Qualified candidates meet the following requirements:
  • Ability and willingness to demonstrate proper business etiquette on the phone and understand the importance of empathy when connecting with potential consignors;
  • Highly motivated and passionate when working toward common goals;
  • Proven prior work experience with customers or clients, and appreciation for strong relationships and the time and effort it takes to build such; and
  • Knowledge and understanding that patience pays off in the long run, and an aptitude for challenges, which lend themselves to employee growth and development year-over-year.
Why work for RIAC?
  • See and handle some of the most rare and unusual firearms, military and historic collectibles
  • Climate-controlled facility
  • FREE fountain soda, fruit, oatmeal and treats
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • A la carte insurance benefits package, including FSA or HSA, company-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Fun employee engagement events
  • Opportunities for upward mobility

Rock Island Auction Company has been the #1 firearms auction house in the world every year since 2003. Today, RIAC employs a growing team of about 150 people and continues to set industry standards and expectations year over year. Between our six public auctions and eight+ online auctions each year, we sell tens of thousands of firearms, bladed weapons, military artifacts, and firearms accessories annually. We have a habit of excellence, regularly breaking and re-breaking our own records and redefining success in our industry, as more and more customers admire our results and trust our reputation.

The employer and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. To learn more about EEO, please review "EEO is the Law" poster in English (including a screen-readable electronic version), Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.

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