Head Buyer (Roadshows)

May 29, 2026

Job Description: Head Buyer (Roadshows) Location: Remote (inc attending events) Job Type: Full-Time, 4-day working week Salary: £60,000-£65,000 Plus Commission About WeBuyVintage WeBuyVintage is the UK’s largest face-to-face buyer of jewellery, antiques, and other collectibles. We run more roadshows/valuation days than any other UK company – over 250 events every month, as well as operating a nationwide home visit service. Our business continues to expand its in-person only operation which brings trusted experts face-to-face with the public all around the UK. In under three years, we’ve grown from a pub-table idea into a profitable £50m+ turnover business, and we’re on a mission to make WeBuyVintage the number 1 way to safely sell your valuables in the UK. Role Overview As we continue our rapid expansion, we are seeking a formidable and operationally-minded Head Buyer to lead our core engine: our national network of buyers. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing a high-performing team of 40+ buyers spread across the country. You will be the bridge between our commercial strategy and on-the-ground execution. Your mission is to ensure that every roadshow is staffed by the best talent, that those buyers are equipped for success, and that our commercial standards—specifically margins and professionalism—remain world-class. This role requires a leader who thrives on logistics, people management, and driving financial performance at scale. This role will play a vital part in connecting our remote network of buyers with the wider business, ensuring they feel engaged, informed and motivated as part of one team. Alongside day-to-day operational management, the successful candidate will help strengthen communication, drive performance culture and build stronger alignment between our buyers, Head Office and Leeds operations Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Team Leadership <ul><li style="margin-left:0px;">Scale the Team: Lead the recruitment and onboarding of high-calibre buyers for our national roadshows to match our aggressive growth plans. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Drive regular communication, updates and recognition across the buyer network. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Create initiatives that improve motivation, morale and engagement. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Build a high-performance culture balancing results with professionalism and teamwork. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Identify engagement gaps and recurring concerns, escalating solutions to leadership. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">People Management: Directly manage a remote workforce of 40+ buyers, providing ongoing support, performance reviews, and mentorship to ensure high retention and morale. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Payroll & Commissions: Monitor and report on the accurate calculation and timely payment of buyer commissions, ensuring our incentive structures are driving the right behaviours. </li></ul>Operational Excellence & Logistics <ul><li style="margin-left:0px;">Strategic Scheduling: Organise and manage complex rotas for the buying team, ensuring 100% coverage across our 250+ monthly events. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Supply Chain Management: Work with the logistics team to ensure delivery of event supplies and equipment. From testing kits to administrative tools, you will ensure every buyer has exactly what they need to perform their job effectively. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Event Standards: Act as the ultimate guardian of "The WeBuyVintage Way," ensuring every event is conducted to our exacting professional standards. </li></ul> Training, Margins & Performance <ul><li style="margin-left:0px;">Training & Development: Create, implement, and update comprehensive training guides and SOPs to standardise buying excellence across the country. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Margin Protection: Monitor buying patterns and data to ensure profit margins are maintained. You will identify outliers and provide corrective coaching where necessary. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Efficiency: Constantly seek ways to improve the workflow of our buyers on the road to maximise both customer experience and company profitability. </li></ul> What We Are Looking For <ul><li style="margin-left:0px;">Proven Leadership Experience: You have a track record of managing large, remote, or field-based teams (40+ headcount preferred). </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Operational Rigour: You are capable of managing moving people and parts across multiple regions simultaneously. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Commercial Acumen: You understand the "bottom line." You have experience managing margins and understand the mechanics of commission-based environments. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Strong Communicator: You can influence and motivate a diverse team of experts, maintaining high standards even when working remotely. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Problem Solver: You are proactive in identifying resource gaps -whether it’s staffing or supplies - and solving them before they impact the business. </li></ul> What We Offer <ul><li style="margin-left:0px;">Competitive Salary: A package that reflects the seniority and impact of this role. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Career Trajectory: As a key member of the leadership team, you will play a direct role in our journey to becoming a household name. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">4-Day Working Week: We value high performance and work-life balance. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Dynamic Culture: A fast-paced, ambitious environment where your decisions have an immediate impact on a £50m+ turnover business. </li><li style="margin-left:0px;">Autonomy: The freedom to build your department, set standards, and lead your team your way. </li></ul> Salary: 60000 - 65000 GBP Per annum

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