Antiques dealer vacancies in Belgium
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As an antiques dealer you buy and sell antique objects. You appraise pieces for their value and origin, prepare them for sale and display them attractively in the shop. Sometimes you restore an object before selling it. You welcome customers, analyse what they are looking for, handle payments and keep the sales administration in order, always trading according to the rules of the antiques business. The role is closely related to that of an antiques trader or a salesperson in an antiques shop and combines a feel for culture and art with trade and sales. In Flanders you typically work in antiques shops, brocante stores or at art auctions.
Typical tasks
- Track down antiques and evaluate pieces and collections
- Prepare objects for sale and display them
- Welcome customers and analyse their request
- Sell products and take payments
- Keep the sales administration up to date
- Maintain the sales area and stay alert for theft attempts
Required skills
- Knowledge of art styles, materials and periods
- Commercial insight and negotiation skills
- Accuracy in appraisals and administration
- Customer focus and discretion
- Alertness on the shop floor
What does a antiques dealer earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,500–€3,800 gross per month for full-time employment. Self-employed dealers see their income vary strongly with specialisation and clientele. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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What does an antiques dealer do?
An antiques dealer buys and sells antique objects and appraises them for value and origin. You prepare pieces for sale, display them, welcome customers and handle payments and administration. Sometimes you also restore objects, and you always trade according to the regulations of the antiques business.
How much does an antiques dealer earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,500–€3,800 gross per month for full-time employment. Self-employed dealers see their income vary strongly with specialisation and clientele. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
Which diplomas or certificates do you need as an antiques dealer?
There is no compulsory diploma. Knowledge of art history, styles and materials is essential, and you build it through courses, auction houses or years of practice. A commercial background helps with buying, selling and negotiating.
Can you start as an antiques dealer without experience?
Yes, but rarely on your own straight away. Most people start as a salesperson in an antiques shop or as an assistant at an art auction and learn appraisal under the guidance of an experienced dealer. Over time you develop the eye and the network to trade independently.
In which sectors or environments do you work as an antiques dealer?
You work in wholesale and retail, in the non-food segment: antiques shops, brocante stores and art auctions. The job sits at the crossroads of culture and art on one side and trade and sales on the other. Markets and fairs can also be part of your working week.
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