Philatelist

Overview

Stade Auktionen, an established auction house located in Grenzach near Basel, is inviting passionate philatelists to join their team. This role offers a chance to turn a lifelong stamp collecting enthusiasm into a professional career. Candidates can work full-time, part-time, or on an hourly basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Catalog and describe stamps, collections, and estates with precision.
• Assess individual items and entire collections, taking into account the current market trends and values.
• Create clear and informative auction listings.
• Select appropriate lots for upcoming auctions.
• Assist with viewings and the processing of consignments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive knowledge spanning both classical and modern philately.
• A practical understanding of market prices and sales opportunities.
• Proficiency with standard philatelic literature and catalogs.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to pursue your collecting passion as part of your profession.
• A stimulating and varied workplace in a reputable, internationally active auction house.
• Independent handling of valuable collections and fascinating estates.
• A cooperative team environment with short decision-making paths.
• Flexible working hours tailored by mutual agreement.

Additional Information

Formal education or academic qualifications are not mandatory. Long-term collectors, enthusiastic hobbyists, and former stamp dealers are warmly welcomed. The primary interest lies in your knowledge, recognition skills, and eagerness to explore unfamiliar areas.

If looking at an old stamp collection excites you with curiosity rather than apprehension, we encourage you to get in touch. Submit your application to share your philatelic expertise and collecting interests.

Contact: Daniel Stade and the Stade Auktionen team
Phone: +49 7624 9895870
Email: [email protected]