The Role
Assess and classify watches by brand, type, condition, movement, hallmarks, and historical details. Research reference numbers, verify specifications, write accurate product descriptions, route items to suitable online or auction channels, and maintain orderly physical and digital inventory records. Perform quality checks, meet listing-volume targets, follow safe handling procedures, and collaborate with colleagues to improve workflow and resolve system issues.
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About Vintage.com
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
Our Benefits
About
At Vintage.com, we exist to create a world where everything has value and nothing is wasted.We're building the world's most trusted platform for pre-loved items, making it simple for people to unlock the value in the things they no longer need while keeping valuable materials in circulation and out of landfill.What began as a successful model in the UK has evolved into an international business with operations across Europe and ambitions far beyond. Today, we operate as one company, one team, and one brand, united by a shared purpose, mission, and set of values.Behind the scenes, we're building the world's largest international trading platform for pre-loved items, powered by expert people, smart technology, data-driven decision making, and a deep belief in the circular economy.Our teams collaborate across borders, sharing ownership of outcomes and bringing the same care, fairness, and common sense to every customer interaction and business decision.Every item we buy is rehomed, reused, or responsibly recycled. Whether it's precious metals, jewellery, watches, cameras, collectibles, or other valuables, we help ensure that items continue their journey rather than going to waste.As we expand into new markets and scale internationally, our goal remains the same: To become the most trusted platform in pre-loved items, creating a future where everything has value and nothing is wasted 🗝️
At Vintage.com, we’re building the most trusted platform for pre-loved items. We help people give valuable things a new life, making the experience simple, transparent and rewarding.
We bring together specialist knowledge, thoughtful technology and genuine care for our customers. By helping more items stay in circulation, we create value for people and make a positive impact at the same time.
About the Team
The Watches team forms a core specialist hub within the Marketplace department, handling everything from classic timepieces to complex modern designs. Drawing on deep product knowledge, the team organises, sorts, lots, and prepares hundreds of watches weekly for both online sales platforms and auction channels.
Why This Role Matters
The Watches team forms a core specialist hub within the Marketplace department, handling everything from classic timepieces to complex modern designs. Drawing on deep product knowledge, the team organises, sorts, lots, and prepares hundreds of watches weekly for both online sales platforms and auction channels.
Why This Role Matters
Every timepiece that arrives holds a unique story and distinct craft. This role unlocks that potential through careful examination, condition assessment, and feature verification. By accurately identifying each timepiece, this position ensures every item is routed to the correct destination whether listed for auction or direct online sale while maintaining high standards of accuracy and expertise.
What success looks like
What success looks like
- Timepieces are thoroughly evaluated, effectively grouped, and routed onto the most suitable online sales or auction platform based on brand, type, and condition.
- Watch descriptions and technical specs are written with high precision, meeting platform standards and providing clear details for prospective buyers.
- Daily and weekly listing volumes consistently meet departmental goals while upholding strict accuracy and cataloguing standards.
- Working closely alongside production managers and team members maintains a smooth, supportive, and efficient workflow across the department.
What You’ll Do
Operational Excellence
- Navigate internal e-commerce systems and cataloguing tools to process inventory items accurately.
- Research watch reference numbers, hallmarks, and historical data to verify correct specifications when information is incomplete.
- Maintain organised physical batching of items at the assessment station to keep inventory trackable throughout the workflow.
- Cross-check listing entries for errors before final platform submission.
Continuous Improvement
- Share watch-specific knowledge and practical tips with team members during daily operations.
- Highlight workflow bottlenecks or database system issues to department management to help streamline processing.
Compliance
- Adhere to safe handling, transport, and storage procedures for delicate or high-value inventory.
- Apply quality assurance checks so all published data meets both internal standards and external platform requirements.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Demonstrable passion for or practical knowledge of watches, horology, and vintage timepieces.
- Familiarity with watch movement types, brand details, construction, and physical condition grading.
- Strong attention to detail with an eye for identifying subtle defects, alterations, or hallmarks.
- Effective written communication skills for writing clear, accurate product descriptions.
- Practical organisational skills to keep physical stock and digital records orderly.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.
Helpful
- Experience using e-commerce platforms, database management tools, or inventory software.
- Experience working in a warehouse, auction house, or retail intake environment.
In this role, living our values means:
- Collaborating willingly with team members to keep daily operations running smoothly.
- Acting with honesty, integrity, and mutual respect in all daily interactions.
- Communicating openly and respectfully with colleagues across departments, asking for help when needed and offering it in return.
- Taking pride in your personal workspace, keeping shared processing areas safe, clean, and organised for everyone.
Our Benefits
🌴 Time off & leave
- 25 days paid holiday per year (24 days plus 1 life-event day)
- 8% holiday allowance (vakantiegeld), paid annually in May
- Competitive salary based on a 40-hour work week
- Participation in the Dutch pension scheme (Pensioenfonds Detailhandel)
- Commuting allowance of €0.23 per kilometre (tax-free maximum)
- Lunch provided during working days
- A supportive, people-first working environment
- Access to Alleo, a benefits and wellbeing platform offering discounts, perks, and wellbeing support
- Company laptop provided
- Be part of a fast-growing, globally expanding business
- Opportunities to collaborate with and work alongside our UK team
- Exposure to — and potential involvement in — new international markets as we continue to grow
About
At Vintage.com, we exist to create a world where everything has value and nothing is wasted.We're building the world's most trusted platform for pre-loved items, making it simple for people to unlock the value in the things they no longer need while keeping valuable materials in circulation and out of landfill.What began as a successful model in the UK has evolved into an international business with operations across Europe and ambitions far beyond. Today, we operate as one company, one team, and one brand, united by a shared purpose, mission, and set of values.Behind the scenes, we're building the world's largest international trading platform for pre-loved items, powered by expert people, smart technology, data-driven decision making, and a deep belief in the circular economy.Our teams collaborate across borders, sharing ownership of outcomes and bringing the same care, fairness, and common sense to every customer interaction and business decision.Every item we buy is rehomed, reused, or responsibly recycled. Whether it's precious metals, jewellery, watches, cameras, collectibles, or other valuables, we help ensure that items continue their journey rather than going to waste.As we expand into new markets and scale internationally, our goal remains the same: To become the most trusted platform in pre-loved items, creating a future where everything has value and nothing is wasted 🗝️
Skills Required
- Passion for or practical knowledge of watches, horology, and vintage timepieces
- Familiarity with watch movement types, brand details, construction, and physical condition grading
- Strong attention to detail, including identifying subtle defects, alterations, and hallmarks
- Effective written communication skills for writing clear, accurate product descriptions
- Practical organisational skills for maintaining orderly physical stock and digital records
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
- Experience using e-commerce platforms, database management tools, or inventory software
- Experience in a warehouse, auction house, or retail intake environment
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The Company
What We Do
Vintage Cash Cow is a fast-growing circular economy business on a mission to make it easy and rewarding for people to declutter responsibly.
