Firearms Acquisitions Specialist

3 weeks ago


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

Establishing relationships with potential clients is a key responsibility of the Acquisitions Associate at Rock Island Auction Company, the #1 firearms auction house in the world. This role involves differentiating RIAC as the best place to consign firearms and building strong relationships with clients. The acquisitions team spends a significant amount of time on the phone bringing in thousands of firearms, bladed weaponry, military artifacts, and historic relics, which are then sold in world-class auctions.

Responsibilities:
  • Contact consignors by phone to present RIAC auction services
  • Learn about different types of firearms or other weaponry through training
  • Communicate with other departments by logging detailed notes and special instructions with an internal customer database
  • Travel occasionally to represent RIAC at trade shows, conferences, and see collections first-hand at consignor locations
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
  • 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?
  • Weekly pay
  • 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
  • See some of the most rare and unusual firearms, military and historic collectibles
  • Complimentary fountain soda, fruit, oatmeal and treats
  • Monthly 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 the relevant documentation.



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