Camera amp Optical Specialist

About the team:

Youll be working as part of a small passionate team in a handson role that gives vintage cameras and optical equipment another lease of life. The Camera Team possesses a wealth of knowledge that enables them to accurately sort test and list hundreds of cameras weekly creating valuable lots out of stock. The department is full of daily discoveries and learning opportunities as the team receives a wide range of unique stock from antique plate cameras to modern DSLRs and lenses.

About the role:

Our team is looking for a Camera & Optical Specialist with a strong work ethic and keen attention to detail to help unpack test and sell secondhand cameras binoculars and other lensbased equipment ensuring each product is sold on appropriate platforms.

As a Camera and optical Specialist you will work closely with the team to achieve set KPIs contributing to an efficient and cooperative working environment while using your initiative to advance your knowledge and manage your own workload. You will also collaborate with the Appraisals Department to give an accurate market value of items brought down to the department while having the confidence to identify highervalue stock.

Key responsibilities:

• Must ensure knowledge of all department key performance indicators such as number of listings working with all members of the marketplace team to meet and exceed the KPI targets.

• Take responsibility for their own specialist areas accurately sorting testing and listing stock to ensure minimal backstock and the prioritisation of high value listings.

• Create valuable lots that will achieve the required income threshold as stipulated in the departments KPIs.

• Take an active part in all departmental meetings and planning sessions providing feedback and suggestions where appropriate in the Marketplace Department.

• Describe each listing with the appropriate level of detail and accuracy to comply with departmental expectations.

• Show enthusiasm for vintage items and a desire to expand your own knowledge.

Essential skills and experience:

• A basic knowledge of camera & optical equipment is essential.

• Being able to effectively test the functionality of cameras and lenses.

• Familiarity with different online selling platforms like Ebay.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to work as part of the team to achieve common company goals.

Desirable skills and nice to haves:

• Being able to estimate the market value of the camera stock.

• Previous experience in online sales would be preferable.

• Good attention to detail.

• Having the confidence to identify highervalue items.

• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.

The Details:

• Location of Work: Onsite Working.
• Working on our site: Vintage Cash Cow:
• Overland Park Morley LS27 7JP.
• Salary: Starting salary of 22500
• Benefits:
  • Be part of a rapidly growing company with so many opportunities to progress!
  • Free lunch tea coffee and snacks every day
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Medicash
  • 2 Community/ Charity days per year
  • Oliva Mental Health
  • Monthly contribution towards your gym membership
  • Regular socials and events

At Vintage Cash Cow we prioritise inclusivity and collaboration among departments to promote knowledge and expertise. We welcome individuals who value these principles and are ready to make a valuable contribution.

About Vintage Cash Cow

Theres an elephant in the boardroom. The unchecked consumption constant growth and focus on buying new is not an option in tomorrows market. Companies around the world must stop their reliance on finite resources that cant keep coming out of the ground. Changing consumer behaviour is demanding companies change; less new fewer shortlife items more reCommerce more reuse and more recycling. The costofliving crisis is catalysing and accelerating this change; its simply cheaper to do the right thing.

Youll know that buying and selling old and vintage items isnt easy for most people so weve set out to change that. Vintage Cash Cow is on a mission to become the leading brand for buying and selling all things vintage valuable and occasionally peculiar. By delivering unrivalled convenience and care with our fair trustworthy and personal service we believe we can own this space in the UK and overseas.

We arent doing this entirely alone. Weve raised VC investment from Dutch Founders Fund and Airbridge Equity Partners including from the founders of WeTransfer Just Eat Benelux and TreatWell. With their support and our unwavering commitment to changing the game for good globally this role is an exciting opportunity to join a brand primed for liftoff.