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About Vintage.com (Part of Vintage Cash Cow & Arcavindi)

Vintage.com exists to create a world where everything has value and nothing is wasted, on a global scale.

As the European arm of Vintage Cash Cow, Vintage.com is taking a proven UK model and expanding it into new markets across Europe and beyond. We make it easy for people to sell multiple pre-loved valuables in one go. Customers simply send us a box of items, from jewellery and watches to cameras, collectibles and tech, and our in-house experts carefully assess everything to make one fair, transparent offer. If the customer accepts, they’re paid quickly. If not, their items are returned for free.

Behind the scenes, we’re building the world’s largest international trading platform for pre-loved items, powered by expert people, smart data, and a shared belief in the circular economy. Every item we buy is rehomed, reused or responsibly recycled, keeping valuable materials in play and out of landfill.

Your Impact

At Vintage.com, your work goes beyond maintaining what already exists, you’ll help build, scale and adapt a successful UK business into new European markets. From launching in new countries and reaching new customers, to shaping local experiences and improving how items flow across borders, your impact will be felt internationally.

Whether you’re creating systems, optimising operations, growing markets or supporting customers across regions, you’ll play a key role in bringing pre-loved treasure to new homes around the world and in building something that hasn’t been done before.

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About the team:

At Vintage.com, our Appraisals Team is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every product that comes through our doors is valued with accuracy, care, and fairness. As the first touchpoint for our customers’ items, we assess each box thoroughly to provide transparent and trusted offers.

We’re proud to be the engine room of Vintage.com, supplying the stock that powers every other department, from sales to operations. Based just outside Vienna, our team will support customers across Europe.

Working across all levels, from Trainee through to Senior Appraisers, we’re building a high-performing, supportive team from the ground up. With exciting growth plans, a brand-new European base, and ongoing investment in training, this is an incredible opportunity to join us early and help shape the future of Vintage.com in Europe.

About the role:

As a Trainee Appraiser, you’ll learn how to assess and appraise a wide variety of vintage and antique items, from jewellery, watches, and medals to toys, cameras, and collectables.

You’ll work independently day-to-day but with the full support of your Team Leader and in collaboration with category specialists. Every box you open is different, and you’ll be constantly learning as new and unusual items arrive.

This role is hands-on, dynamic, and rewarding, perfect for someone with a sharp eye for detail, a love of learning, and an enthusiasm for vintage treasures.

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Getting Started...

• Learn the foundations of appraising across multiple categories.
• Engage with training provided by specialists and your Team Leader.
• Appraise up to 23–25 customer boxes daily by the end of your first 3 months.

Establishing Your Impact…

• Grow your knowledge of categories such as gold, silver, jewellery, watches, toys, and more.
• Build confidence in making accurate, independent appraisal decisions.
• Maintain a minimum of 95% quality control accuracy.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and team performance.

Driving Excellence…

• Consistently appraise 25–30 boxes per day with strong accuracy.
• Collaborate across teams to support smooth workflows.
• Take ownership of your learning and professional growth.
• Become an integral part of the wider Appraisals team.

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Key Goals & Objectives:

• Build comprehensive knowledge of vintage and antique categories.
• Accurately appraise 25–30 customer boxes per day once established.
• Maintain 95%+ quality control accuracy, supported by regular audits.
• Keep acceptance rate in line with departmental KPIs.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders, specialists, and colleagues to support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately, carefully, and efficiently appraise customers’ items.
• Complete data entry with precision and reliability.
• Keep the work environment tidy, organised, and safe.
• Participate in audits, quality checks, and feedback sessions.
• Adapt to changes in processes or workflows and suggest improvements.
• Engage proactively with training and development opportunities.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Genuine enthusiasm for vintage and antique products.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
• Strong multitasking and organisational skills.
• Clear and confident communicator across teams.
• Comfortable adapting to change and new ways of working.
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn.
• Competent in basic IT systems.
• Physically able to lift boxes up to 25kg.
• Prior experience in jewellery, antiques, or similar industries is a plus but not essential.

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Equal Opportunities

At Vintage.com, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create equitable opportunities for all. Together, we’re building a culture that celebrates individuality and champions equity at every level of our organisation.

If you’re excited about this role, but don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might be just what we’re looking for now or in the future.

If you need adjustments or accommodations during the hiring process, please reach out to us and we will do our best to support you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 2.251,00€ - 2.364,00€ per month

Work Location: In person