Buyer - IL - Highland Park

Highland Park, IL - Full-Time Salary: $60,000.00–$85,000.00 per year + $2,500 Bonus + benefits. Full-time, hourly. The Job at a Glance Unique, product sales opportunity for a dynamic, friendly, and engaging salesperson. The Heartland Roadshow, established in 2009, is a premier buyer of estate jewelry, precious metals, gold and silver coins, antiques, and collectibles. If you’ve ever seen “Antiques Roadshow”, this is similar to what we do. We set up scheduled Regional acquisition events throughout the region, where customers come to sell us their estate items—primarily gold, silver, coins, watches, collectibles and antiques. This is an acquisition‑focused role where success is measured by the quality and volume of inventory purchased rather than traditional outbound sales. No cold calling, no prospecting, and no high‑pressure sales—just a friendly and informative process. Our robust, fully paid five‑week training program focuses on industry‑standard techniques for identifying and authenticating precious metals. No jewelry‑buying experience is necessary—we provide full training. The most important quality we are looking for is the ability to connect effectively with customers. Schedule and Travel Buyers will be assigned to shows both within their home region and in locations that require extended travel. An example of the standard working schedule follows a consistent two‑week cycle but may vary occasionally depending on business needs: 5 days on / 1 day off / 5 days on / 3 days off Week 1 typically runs Tuesday–Saturday Week 2 typically runs Monday–Friday Buyers should expect to travel full time. Travel is fully paid—including your time and all travel expenses. Assignments may include flights and lodging arranged for travel outside your home region. During these periods, your scheduled days off will be spent in the destination city. While you’ll have free time to explore or rest, flying home for personal obligations during off‑days is not logistically feasible. When assigned to shows within your home region, travel is typically done using your own reliable transportation, offering more personal scheduling flexibility with advance notice and alignment with business needs. What You Will Do Develop and maintain quick relationships with customers. Present yourself in a professional manner. Negotiate deals and pricing on the items that the company purchases. Meet or exceed performance metrics. Provide exceptional customer service. Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions. Seek opportunities for career growth and advancement. Contribute to a supportive and high‑energy work environment. About You Proven experience in sales, preferably in a travel or field sales role. Strong communication, negotiation, and closing skills. Self‑motivated and able to work in small teams. Fast learner. Willingness to travel for multiple days at a time. Ability to adapt to different markets and customer needs. Requirements for the Role Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer‑sponsored visa support. Willingness to complete a skills‑based assessment as part of the interview process. Completion of a five‑week training program—one week of classroom training in Chicago followed by four weeks of hands‑on training at live events—is required for employment. Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and current auto insurance in your state of residence. Valid Real ID or other TSA‑approved credential required for domestic air travel. Ability to commit to a structured travel schedule, including overnight stays and multi‑day trips on a recurring basis. What We Offer Base pay: $60,000.00–$85,000.00 per year. First‑half of base paid once you complete the five‑week training. Second half of base paid at the 90‑day mark if all basic requirements are met. Medical, vision, short‑term disability, employer‑paid basic life insurance. 401(k) matching, PTO, paid holidays. Additional Information The Heartland Roadshow is committed to a fair, respectful, and inclusive hiring process, evaluating candidates based on their experience and alignment with the role. If you need assistance or accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team at View email address on click.appcast.io . Employment is contingent on a post‑offer background screening conducted in compliance with applicable law (including NYC Fair Chance Act), with an individualized, job‑related assessment. In New Jersey, this occurs after the initial interview or conditional offer, consistent with state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr