Vintage Toy/collectables Expert in Any Toy Genres

2 months ago


StocktononTees, United Kingdom Vectis Toy and Collectables Auctions Full time

**Applications will only be accepted with a covering letter outlining you passion for collectables.**

**Job Title - Vintage Toy/Collectables Expert in any toy genres (Diecast, TV and Film related toys, Trains, Toy Soldiers and Military figures, Dolls/Bears, Lego, Action Figures, Trains, Sports Memorabilia, Comics and anything else toy related)**

**Job details**

**Salary** - Depending on experience and expertise

**Job type** - Permanent

As a Vintage Toy Expert for Vectis Auctions, you will catalogue collectables to be sold on our online auction platform. An excellent knowledge of collectables is required in your chosen field which could be anything from, vintage toys, Diecast, action figures, comics, sports memorabilia, diecast, model railway, etc. Speed, accuracy and a passion for collectables are qualities required by Vectis to enable us to fulfil our vision to become the UK’s largest, premium collectables auction company.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Be a part of the Cataloguing Team and contribute to team meetings to improve the Vectis service.
- Support other cataloguers as required with sales.
- Input titles, descriptions and estimates into the Vectis auction system.
- Identify collectables and sort collections into “lots”
- Work with enthusiasm and at pace.
- Capability to complete all paperwork and administration.
- Ability to learn and share expertise of products.
- Liaise with customers to determine if the collection is suitable for auction.
- Support customers enquiries and resolve customer issues
- Attend exhibitions and promote Vectis to the wider community
- Work closely with marketing team to ensure consistent messaging across all channels, and devise strategies to increase the customer base.
- Supervise/mentor Trainee Cataloguers

**Key Competencies**

**Teamwork**

Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. Co-operates within the group and across groups. Supports group decisions and puts group goals ahead of own goals.

**Work Standards**

Sets and maintains high performance standards. Pays close attention to detail, accuracy and completeness. Shows concern for all aspects of the job and follows up on work outputs.

**Motivation**

Displays energy and enthusiasm in approaching the job. Commits to putting in additional effort. Maintains high level of productivity and self-direction.

**Reliability**

Takes personal responsibility for job performance. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner. Sticks to commitments.

**Integrity**

Shares complete and accurate information. Maintains confidentiality and meets own commitments. Adheres to organisational policies and procedures. Acts in a responsible and ethical manner.

**killsets Requirements**:
**Skill**

Excellent knowledge on chosen area of collectables and their values

Computer literate and competent with Microsoft products

Worked within an ecommerce environment

Excellent customer service skills

Experience of buying and selling on an online auction platform, such as Ebay

Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening

Management experience or supervising staff

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Knowledge of collectables: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Trainee Cataloguer



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