Watch Cataloguer

£16,000 - £20,000

9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Friday
You may be requested to work additional hours (including Saturdays) in line with business demands.

JOB SUMMARY

Fellows & Sons are specialist auctioneers based in Birmingham. Due to the volume of work a new post is being created in our Watch Department to assist with cataloguing of our watch sales.
This vacancy is available immediately.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Prioritisation of work.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are strictly necessary but an interest in the area watches and a background of working with watches would be preferable.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to multi task
• Commercial approach to work
• Details and accuracy
• Trustworthy

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (further Navision and Photoshop training with be provided).
Working knowledge of the internet, particularly in respect of research.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience of the watch trade or luxury watch retail environment would be preferred.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Bright, attractive personality with smart, presentable appearance.
• Effective organisational skills
• Good time and attendance, reliability and commitment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Teamworking skills and approach to work
• Practical approach to work with good common sense
• Pro-active approach to work
• Assertive and persistent
• Personal pride to work to ensure good results
• Desire to be part of a winning team

DETAILED DUTIES

Cataloguing

• To catalogue the Watch sale and the watch section in the Secondhand Jewellery sale.
• To produce accurate and concise condition reports.

Auction Preparation

• To assist with photography and re-naming of lots
• To assist with ticketing and the preparation of the view
• To assist with viewing and sale day, including telephone bidding
• To help opening of parcels and sorting of consignments if necessary
• To help with collections and sending out of goods after the sale.

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