Industry Specialist: Treasure and Seismology

Employment Application for Industry Specialist:
Treasure Hunting and Seismology

We are seeking an experienced procurement agent, purchaser or buyer with an extensive background in treasure hunting and seismology. The ideal candidate is driven, creative, analytical, a great communicator, and a passionate hobbyist that loves to learn new things.

You will be part of a team of industry specialists charged with expanding and diversifying our product catalog in new directions including treasure hunting (metal detecting) and seismology. The growth and success of these new categories will require increased market reach by building up our ecommerce and retail sales channels, setting up partnerships with manufacturers, coordinating and launching new product lines, improving retail space and floor planning of merchandise, training sales staff, conducting competitive market analysis, developing marketing strategies including go-to-market plans and category creation in a technology-focused industry.

Daily, this role involves analyzing sales and marketplace data, monitoring market trends, coordinating with a marketing team, generating forecasts, maintaining prices, and continuously seeking out products to add to a growing market.

Additional responsibilities include fostering relationships with our suppliers and vendors to maximize company sales growth and profitability by negotiating and purchasing electronic maker products at competitive prices.

This position requires a person who loves to communicate and enjoys interacting with others and learning. We are looking for someone that desires a long‑term career with a growing company that rewards initiative, responsibility, dedication, and performance.

If you are looking for a career with a dynamic, growing employer, Giga Parts is the place!

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) with generous employer matching
• Paid time off
• Above average wages
• Schedules to accommodate college coursework
• Performance‑based evaluations and rewards
• Cross‑training opportunities
• Great co‑workers
• Managers who care about your happiness and success

Job Type: Full‑time

Requirements:

• 3+ years of buying experience in treasure hunting, metal detecting, and/or hobbyist seismology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience in marketing, inventory control, and proficiency in using computer systems for researching product information, email, and Microsoft Office
• Education:
  
  H.S. Diploma or GED

Employment opportunities at Giga Parts are open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their job‑related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Qualified applicants are considered for all open positions for which they apply and for advancement without regard to criteria such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a medical condition or disability, or genetic information as protected by law.

Giga Parts complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws with regard to equal employment opportunity. Advancement is based entirely on an individual's demonstrated performance, job‑related ability, skills, and knowledge and the resulting potential for promotion to the job openings applied for. Giga Parts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.