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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 expertise

Job type – Permanent

Job Description

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.

Skillsets Requirements:

Essential

• Excellent knowledge on chosen area of collectables and their values
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft product
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening

Desirable

• Worked within an ecommerce environment
• Experience of buying and selling on an online auction platform, such as Ebay
• Management experience or supervising staff

Please send a CV and covering letter detailing your area of expertise to admin@vectis.co.uk, only applications with a covering letter will be considered

Job Title – Sports Memorabilia Online Auction Cataloguer

Salary –Depending on expertise

Job type – Permanent

Job Description

As a Sports Memorabilia Cataloguer for Vectis Auctions, you will catalogue collectables to be sold on our online auction platform. A good knowledge of Sports Memorabilia is required such as, (signed) Player/Club Football Shirts, Boxing Autographs, Sports Trading Cards, signed cricket equipment, Football Programmes, Sports Stickers, Collections & Albums and associated items.

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.

 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.

Skillsets Requirements:

Essential

• Good knowledge on chosen area of collectables and their values
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft products
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening

Desirable

• Worked within an ecommerce environment
• Experience of buying and selling on an online auction platform, such as eBay
• Management experience or supervising staff

Please send a CV and covering letter detailing your area of expertise to admin@vectis.co.uk, only applications with a covering letter will be considered

Job Title – TV & Film Online Auction Cataloguer

Salary –Depending on expertise

Job type – Permanent

Job Description

As a TV & Film Cataloguer for Vectis Auctions, you will catalogue collectables to be sold on our online auction platform. A good knowledge of TV & Film related items is required including figures, vehicles, playsets, creatures, ephemera and collectables in all TV & Film related genres, such as Star Wars, Doctor Who, Lord of The Rings, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and He-Man.

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.

 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.

Skillsets Requirements:

Essential

• Good knowledge on chosen area of collectables and their values
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft products
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening

Desirable

• Worked within an ecommerce environment
• Experience of buying and selling on an online auction platform, such as eBay
• Management experience or supervising staff

Please send a CV and covering letter detailing your area of expertise to admin@vectis.co.uk, only applications with a covering letter will be considered

Job Title – Vintage Diecast Online Auction Cataloguer

Salary –Depending on expertise

Job type – Permanent

Job Description

As a Vintage Diecast Cataloguer for Vectis Auctions, you will catalogue collectables to be sold on our online auction platform. A good knowledge of Vintage Diecast is required such as, Matchbox, Corgi, Dinky, Marklin, Triang Spot-On, Benbros, Britains, Budgie, Hot wheels, Solido, Tekno and associated items. 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.

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.

Skillsets Requirements:

Essential

• Good knowledge on chosen area of collectables and their values
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft products
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening

Desirable

• Worked within an ecommerce environment
• Experience of buying and selling on an online auction platform, such as eBay
• Management experience or supervising staff

Please send a CV and covering letter detailing your area of expertise to admin@vectis.co.uk, only applications with a covering letter will be considered

Job Title – Dolls and Bears Online Auction Cataloguer

Salary – Circa £21K Depending on experience

Job type – Permanent

Job Description

As a Dolls and Bears Cataloguer for Vectis Auctions, the world leading Collectables Auctioneer, you will catalogue collectables to be sold on our online auction platform. A good knowledge of dolls and bears is required in any area of the genres, such as, Steiff, Charlie Bears, Merrythought, Barbie and the merchandise associated with them 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.

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.

Skillsets Requirements:

Essential

• Good knowledge on chosen area of collectables and their values
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft products
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening

Desirable

• Worked within an ecommerce environment
• Experience of buying and selling on an online auction platform, such as Ebay
  

Please send a CV and covering letter detailing your area of expertise to admin@vectis.co.uk, only applications with a covering letter will be considered

Job Title – Trains & Model Railway Online Auction Cataloguer

Salary –Depending on expertise

Job type – Permanent

Job Description

As a Trains & Model Railway Cataloguer for Vectis Auctions, you will catalogue collectables to be sold on our online auction platform. A good knowledge of Trains & Model Railway is required such as, Hornby, Hornby Dublo, Hornby Railways, Liliput, Lima, Peco, Rivarossi, Tri-ang Hornby, Tri-ang Railways, Wrenn Railways, Trix Twin, Dapol, Graham Farish, Hornby Minitrix (N gauge), Bachmann Branchline, Fleischmann, Heljan, Airfix and associated items. 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.

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.

Skillsets Requirements:

Essential

• Good knowledge on chosen area of collectables and their values
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft products
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening

Desirable

• Worked within an ecommerce environment
• Experience of buying and selling on an online auction platform, such as eBay
• Management experience or supervising staff

Please send a CV and covering letter detailing your area of expertise to admin@vectis.co.uk, only applications with a covering letter will be considered

Job Title – Military figures Toy Expert

Salary – Depending on expertise

Job type – Permanent

Job Description

As a Military 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 Britains, Charbens, modern sets, military, civilian figures and accessories, wider military collectables and militaria 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.

Skillsets Requirements:

Essential

• Excellent knowledge on chosen area of collectables and their values
• Computer literate and competent with Microsoft product
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective communication skills, including writing, speaking and active listening

Desirable

• Worked within an ecommerce environment
• Experience of buying and selling on an online auction platform, such as Ebay
• Management experience or supervising staff

Please send a CV and covering letter detailing your area of expertise to admin@vectis.co.uk, only applications with a covering letter will be considered