Senior Firearms Describer

Location 7819 42nd St W,Rock Island, IL, 61201,United States Base Pay $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Year Job Category Descriptions Employee Type FT Exempt Required Degree 4 Year Degree Travel 10% The Senior Firearms Describer is responsible for high-level research and descriptive writing of firearms being placed into our auctions. This position works closely with firearms, bladed weaponry, and other types of military memorabilia, many of which are rare, one-of-a-kind items that can’t be found elsewhere. Essential Job Functions Research, collect information, and write descriptions of firearms, edged weapons, and military artifacts for use in our catalogs, website, and in marketing campaigns and advertisements. Responsible for “big-ticket” items which require additional, extensive research and writing. Work directly with consignors or potential clients to answer questions about firearms and give pre-auction estimates Give pre-auction estimate evaluations for the Acquisitions Department Research the historical significance of items for sale in our auctions Use on-site research library, online resources, manufacturer serial number databases, and other available resources to accurately put together product descriptions Write, log, and search past descriptions using custom, proprietary inventory and cataloging program Review catalog pages by performing floor verification, proof reading, and entering corrections into database Work closely with other members of the Catalog Production department to meet production deadlines Accurately update database with product descriptions Complete additional paperwork for additions to a lot or description corrections Handles inventory/collectables in a safe and respectful manner. Safely checks firearms to be unloaded. #J-18808-Ljbffr