Watch Specialist

OUR STORY AND HOW YOU CAN HELP CONTRIBUTE 

Everything But The House (EBTH) is a revolutionary marketplace, making it easier to find or sell secondhand goods, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. EBTH was born out of a passion for helping people via a full-service approach to consignment; revolutionizing how homeowners, estate managers, dealers and collectors connect with a world of shoppers seeking rare and wonderful things. Each day the global auction platform unleashes an ever-changing assortment of art, jewelry, fashion, collectibles, antiques and more, most with a starting bid of $1. 

EBTH aspires to be the first stop for secondhand online. We stand behind our work and offer every customer the “EBTH Promise”. If we don’t uphold our end of the bargain, we’ll do our best to make it right. 

We’re seeking a Watch Specialist who will be responsible for efficient processing of watches through EBTH’s jewelry department.  The primary focus of this role is to evaluate and process watches to be sold.

As a dynamic company, we move fast and seek to continuously improve – and while this will be a very demanding position, you’ll be surrounded by a passionate team of individuals who are dedicated to the common goal of drastically changing the way personal property is sold, bought and moved across the country – and we have a lot of fun while we’re doing it. We’re proud of our journey and we’re eager to share our story with shoppers, clients and consignors across the world! 

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TASKS YOU’LL BE JUGGLING 

• Performing research and evaluations on watches using previous experience, current knowledge, reference materials, expert contacts and other resources.
• Writing item descriptions in an appealing, informative, concise and historically accurate manner.
• Working directly with the department to ensure total satisfaction with the EBTH standards.
• Minimizing returns by providing accurate item descriptions.
• Working in conjunction with the department to maximize throughput and timeliness of the process of evaluation.
• Assisting, when necessary, with other tasks including sorting, basic evaluations, measurements, & grading of other items. 
• Managing relationships with other experts in the field of watch making.
• Maintaining facility accuracy standards, driving continuous quality improvement.
• Participating in a team culture of open and positive communication.
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned, which may become essential to the position. 

CREDENTIALS WE ARE SEEKING 

• High school diploma required, with higher-level degree and/or two+ years related experience in evaluation of watches.
• Basic knowledge of silver, gold, and other metals.
• Knowledge of vintage and high end watches, metals, and ability to decipher quality items.
• Fluency with a loupe and measuring tools such as mm gauge, weight scales, rulers and basic equipment that is for watches.
• Tech-savviness; computer proficiency is key (Google Drive/Microsoft Office/ Processing Systems).
• Ability to effectively communicate via email, phone, and in person within and across teams.
• Ability to maintain a set production schedule to align with business needs, while being willing to be flexible.
• Ability to work swiftly and accurately.
• Drive! This business is fast-paced and challenging. A self-starter is a must!
• A team player mentality with an ability to work independently.
• Reliable transportation.