Job Opportunities

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial head of office manager for our newly founded German subsidiary. Our company operates internationally and specialises in trading coins from ancient, medieval and modern times. As the manager of our office in Munich, you will play a key role in establishing and developing our German presence.

• Company: Leu Numismatik Deutschland (GmbH in formation)
• Location: Munich
• Industry: Numismatics / Trade in antique, medieval and modern coins & medals
• Start: By agreement, start of operational business activities in the first half of 2026

Your Responsibilities

1) Operational establishment of the German subsidiary in cooperation with the management of Leu Numismatik AG and on-site legal advice:

• Establishment of the business structure in Germany (incl. search for suitable office space and initial setup: safe, security concept, office furniture, internet, telephony, computers, network, copier, etc.)
• Responsibility for compliance with all legal, tax and industry-specific requirements (e.g. Money Laundering Act, cultural property protection, import/export, KYC policy, etc.)
• Assistance in setting up additional locations in Germany

2) Administrative management of the office

• Acquisition of auction consignments
• Customer reception/acceptance of auction consignments
• Appraisal and valuation of antique, medieval and modern coins in consultation with experts and the management of Leu Numismatik AG
• Entry of auction consignments into the ERP system of Leu Numismatik AG (inventory management)
• Photographing auction consignments
• Cataloguing auction consignments
• Preparing auction consignments for export to Winterthur (EORI number, logistics, export accompanying documents, customs, export licences if necessary, etc.)
• Planning trade fairs, auctions and specialist events in Switzerland and abroad (coin exchanges in Germany: World Money Fair Berlin, Numismata Munich, possibly Frankfurt and Stuttgart)

3) Personnel management and team development

• After an initial set-up phase, the recruitment, management and development of the local team

4) Marketing & Customer Relations

• Establishing and maintaining long-term customer relationships with collectors, dealers, collectors' associations and coin dealers' associations, investors, auction houses and institutions (universities, museums, banks, asset managers, family offices, etc.)

5) Cooperation with the HQ

• Close coordination with Leu Numismatik AG regarding strategy, acquisition and reporting
• Representation of the subsidiary within the international corporate structure

Your Profile

1) Professional Qualifications

• In-depth, long-standing knowledge of numismatics – ideally with a focus on ancient, medieval and/or modern coins – or of the national and international coin trade is a major advantage
• Sound understanding of business and legal principles (e.g., through academic study, training, or demonstrated practical experience)
• Experience in establishing or managing a business unit is a strong asset

2) Entrepreneurial thinking & hands-on mentality

• Willingness to manage the subsidiary entrepreneurially as if it were your own company
• Decisiveness and sense of responsibility

3) Customer focus & sales strength

• Strong service and customer focus
• Ability to build long-term, trusting customer relationships

4) Language skills

• German as your native language
• Very good to excellent written and spoken English skills (native language or C1/C2)
• Additional language skills (e.g. French, Italian, Spanish) are a plus

5) Personal Attributes

• Integrity, discretion and high trustworthiness
• Passion for numismatics, history and art
• Independent, proactive, structured, solution-oriented and efficient way of working
• Willingness to travel for customer visits, trade fairs or auctions

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape and influence a new business unit from the ground up
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• International collaboration with renowned experts
• A collegial and humorous work environment
• Daily engagement with thousands of fascinating coins from antiquity to modern times

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and motivation letter, at jobs@leunumismatik.com or via phone at +41 52 214 11 10.

Your application will of course be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

We, Leu Numismatik AG in Winterthur, are a young and innovative auction house specializing in numismatics, focusing on the trade of ancient, medieval, and modern coins. We are offering traditional floor auctions as well as modern web auctions, attended by an international clientele.

To support our management, organize and administer our office, and serve as the first point of contact for our clients, we are looking for a motivated and well-structured individual to join us immediately or by arrangement as Deputy Head of Administration.

Your Responsibilities

• Support of the management
• First contact with our international clientele (in the office, by email, and by phone)
• Planning the preparation and follow-up of auctions
• Shipping of auction lots
• Support in accounting (accounts payable and accounts receivable)
• Participation in the improvement of internal processes
• Support in the further development of our digital back office

Your Qualifications

• Completed commercial training or university degree (FH, university)
• At least two years of practical experience in the above-mentioned tasks
• Additional experience in one of the following areas is an advantage: fiduciary, logistics, or law
• You are intrinsically motivated and 100% service-oriented
• You work independently, are well organized, and efficient
• You are reliable, friendly, and communicate professionally
• You value direct customer contact
• You impress with a confident manner on the phone and look after our customers with professionalism and commitment
• You have good knowledge of the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Abacus (ERP) as well as experience with prompting using AI (Copilot/ChatGPT)
• German as a native language and very good knowledge of English (or vice versa). Additional language skills are welcome
• You enjoy laughing and appreciate the value of a good working atmosphere

We Offer You

• A central and formative role within an exciting and varied organization
• A dynamic, committed, and diverse team
• A centrally located workplace in Winterthur, right next to the train station
• A very collegial working culture with lots of humor and short decision-making paths

Please send your application exclusively by email to jobs@leunumismatik.com. We look forward to meeting you!

We are looking for a dedicated numismatists specializing in ancient or medieval/modern coins to help us identify and catalogue coins for our floor and web auctions.
 
You don't have to move to Switzerland to fill this position, you can work comfortably from home!

What do we offer:

• Engagement with many exciting coins!
• Work done entirely from home
• Flexible working hours
• Remuneration per coin described
• Working in a dedicated team
• Full time or part-time and working entirely from home

What we are looking for:

• English as mother tongue or second language. We will only consider applicants with excellent command of English
• Access to a numismatic library with all the important works on world coins
• Extensive experience as a numismatist in the coin trade
• Very good knowledge in the areas of world coins, particularly European coins from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the modern era, as well as American coins
• Good computer skills (description database accessible via website)
• Ability of correctly identifying and accurately describing coins
• Proven track record of scientifically correct research and work
• Adherence to deadlines
• Commitment and resilience in stressful situations
• Ability to communicate and work in a team

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and cover letter, at jobs@leunumismatik.com or via phone at +41 52 214 11 10.

Leu Numismatik AG is a leading auction house specializing in ancient, medieval, and modern coins. We are seeking a full-time Senior Numismatist to join our team in Winterthur at the earliest possible date. The primary responsibility of this role is the detailed cataloging and description of ancient coins, particularly those from the fields of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine numismatics. Additionally, the position involves various other numismatic tasks related to our auctions.

Your Responsibilities

• Detailed cataloging and description of ancient coins (Greek, Roman, Byzantine) in English
• Research using the company’s library and numismatic literature
• Welcoming and assisting clients
• Representation and consultation at coin fairs and numismatic events
• Assisting in the preparation and execution of auctions

Your Profile

• Extensive experience as a numismatist, particularly in ancient coinage
• Excellent knowledge of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine numismatics
• Additional expertise in other areas such as Celtic, Indian, Islamic, or early medieval numismatics is welcome, though the primary focus remains on the aforementioned fields
• English as a first or second language (excellent written and spoken proficiency required)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a structured working approach
• Resilience and flexibility, especially during intensive auction phases
• Full-time on-site presence in our Winterthur office is required

What We Offer

• Work in a dedicated and highly qualified team
• Daily engagement with thousands of fascinating coins
• Participation in numismatic fairs and events
• Attractive remuneration in one of the world’s leading auction houses

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and cover letter, at jobs@leunumismatik.com or via phone at +41 52 214 11 10.