What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Numismatist- Onsite OKC position at APMEX?
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Description
Position located onsite in OKC- candidate must be willing to relocate to OKC or currently reside in Oklahoma.
The numismatists are deeply involved in the daily evaluation process of all inventories that are received in the Receiving Department. This evaluation consists of researching these items, determining whether the items should be submitted for third-party independent grading, should be sent to auction, should be wholesaled, or added to inventory. This position works under the Director of Numismatics to consistently keep products moving quickly from Receiving, through the Evaluation area, and onto the APMEX website. Numismatists spend a significant portion of their time reviewing the physical inventory, such as looking for higher quality items, and/or better dates where we can exceed traditional bullion margins. Numismatists also spend a significant portion of their time using proprietary software to manage the life cycle of their inventory to ensure both customer facing and internal goals and metrics are being met. An experienced numismatist will be called upon to attend coin shows in both local and national locations. They will also be called upon to assist with preparing purchase orders and packaging inventory at coin shows.
A day in the life of a Numismatist with APMEX...
- Evaluating a wide range of numismatic, semi-numismatic, and bullion products daily. This includes determining how to maximize our return on investment, which entails: grading, wholesaling, auctions or being loaded directly into the system.
- Managing the life cycle of products from the Evaluation process until the item is sold.
- Sourcing new inventory either by utilizing existing coin dealer relationships and/or by establishing new relationships. Purchases can be made via the phone, CCE, CDHCD, or at coin shows, etc.
- Researching new items to sell. If CCE and/or CDHCD posts need to be made for an item to be purchased, communicate post information to the Director of Numismatics for further instruction.
- Curate products as needed using approved curation methods.
- Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Attend coin shows to buy and sell inventory and to cultivate relationships with other dealers.
- Understands and is proficient in the grading of coins, paper money, tokens, and medals.
APMEX is a multibillion-dollar ecommerce company that is the leader in Precious Metals. Our employees love our values and culture. Our APMEX team is large enough to get the job done better than anyone else in the industry, while being small enough to listen to, and care, about our employees. Without their dedication, APMEX would not continue to be named the #1 Specialty eRetailer by Internet Retailer Magazine! Come see why APMEX was "Voted as one of the Best Places To Work in Oklahoma!" and one of the Top Workplaces by the Oklahoman. Join the team today!
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in numismatics
- Someone who has a large stable of dealers and a network of individuals who they can call upon to help procure inventory.
- Knowledge and proficiency of grading numismatic items is required with at least 90% accuracy
- Knowledge and proficiency with at least 95% accuracy on counterfeit detection on all series and types required
- Knowledge of authenticating numismatic items is required
- Experience in financial, bullion or coin industries is preferred
- Experience working cross functionally is preferred
- Someone who regularly attends coin shows and stays current in the industry
Computer Skills: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required. Intermediate skills with other Microsoft Office products
Fantastic benefits provided by APMEX!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K (Company matches!)
- Free Lunch every day
- Tuition Reimbursement
- College Debt Repayment
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off with Sell Back Option
- Paid Day off for your Birthday
- Paid Volunteer Opportunities
- Lunch and Learns
- Free Downtown Parking
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000
