Precious Metals Associate

Stacks Bowers Galleries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Stack's Bowers Galleries is seeking a Precious Metals Associate to support all aspects of producing the Precious Metals Auction. You will catalog physical material, organize vault storage, and verify lots for accuracy.

The role requires leadership, organization, reliability, and flexibility for overtime as needed. Key duties include inventory handling, using proprietary software for PO transfers and invoices, and maintaining records in Excel.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent preferred.
• Previous analytical and data entry experience preferred.
• Promptly reply to emails.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence; ability to write correspondence.
• Microsoft Office-Excel and Word advanced proficiency required.
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Basic Mathematical skills and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Understand basic auction production knowledge to ensure accurate inventory handling and execution.
• Use proprietary software to process and manage auction inventory which may include but not limited to purchase orders, transfers and invoices.
• Verify coin composition, weight and fineness of precious metal items and catalog them within our standard style.
• Organize inventory within the vaults to optimize space utilization and facilitate efficient retrieval.
• Maintain accurate records of auction inventory in proprietary systems and auction production spreadsheets in Excel, including box numbers, quantities, and location.
• Regularly reconcile to ensure physical inventory matches auction listings.
• Physically organize the vault each day.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in wholesale, consignments, marketing, accounting, and other departments to achieve company objectives.

Skills

Data entry

Excel/Word

Written communication

Verbal communication

Reading & writing

Education

Associate degree

Job description

About the Organization

Stack's Bowers Galleries conducts live, Internet and specialized auctions of rare U.S. and world coins and currency and ancient coins, as well as direct sales through retail and wholesale channels.

Stack's Bowers Galleries is dedicated to fulfilling the total buying and selling needs of the numismatic community. Our nine-decade legacy of achieving dynamic results and record-breaking prices guides our unwavering commitment to serve novice and expert collectors and enthusiasts, as well as industry professionals. Through our unparalleled list of services, incomparable customer support, and industry leading technology, Stack's Bowers Galleries provides every client the opportunity to achieve their numismatic goals through live and Internet auctions, retail and wholesale buying and selling, financial backing, and numismatic expertise.

Category

U.S. Coins

Description

Precious Metals Associate will provide support for all aspects of producing the Precious Metals Auction.

This employee will be responsible for cataloging the physical material, physically organizing the product in the vaults, and verifying auction lots for accuracy. An ideal candidate will be a natural leader, organized, reliable, willing to learn and must be flexible with scheduling and potential daily or weekend overtime as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand basic auction production knowledge to ensure accurate inventory handling and execution.
• Use proprietary software to process and manage auction inventory which may include but not limited to purchase orders, transfers and invoices.
• Verify coin composition, weight and fineness of precious metal items and catalog them within our standard style.
• Organize inventory within the vaults to optimize space utilization and facilitate efficient retrieval. Implement and adhere to systematic labeling or shelving systems to ensure easy identification and access to items for different steps in the auction production process.
• Maintain accurate records of auction inventory in proprietary systems and auction production spreadsheets in Excel, including box numbers, quantities, and location.
• Regularly reconcile to ensure physical inventory matches auction listings.
• Physically organize the vault each day.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in wholesale, consignments, marketing, accounting, and other departments to achieve company objectives.

Experience and Skills

• Associate degree or equivalent preferred
• Previous analytical and data entry experience preferred
• Promptly reply to emails
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence; ability to write correspondence
• Microsoft Office-Excel and Word advanced proficiency required
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Basic Mathematical skills and understanding

Full-Time | $22.00 – $27.00/hr | On-site – Costa Mesa, CA

Perks & Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Room to grow, learn, and make a real impact

Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in U.S. Thorough background check. This is a full-time position. No recruiters.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

Req Number U.S-26-00002

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Corporate Office