Sotheby's
International Senior Specialist, Books
New York, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$170kDetected 14 days ago
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About the role
- Working as a Senior Specialist in the Books and Manuscripts department in New York, but focusing on all aspects of the business including sourcing, estimating, and cataloguing property for auction and private sales, and overseeing the coordination of sales in New York and London (and sale series that include London and Paris, as needed).
- In addition, this person will assist with aligning the global sale calendar with an emphasis on New York and London, developing key client relationships, and participating in business getting with oversight of major trade, private, and institutional consignments.
Responsibilities
- Duties include print and digital catalogue layout and design, drafting catalogue entries, and providing accurate condition reports
- Produce copy for, and coordinate the design, of proposals
- Identify and maintain relationships with clients, dealers, and collectors
- Develop key consignors and buyer relationships
- Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment and meet constant deadlines
- Build strong running lists for live sale series, while cultivating complementary running lists for parallel online sales without conflicting or competing property
Requirements
- Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.
- At least five years of experience with an auction house or major dealer
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree required, with an advanced degree in a related field preferred
Compensation
- Work with the Head of Americas, Business Managers, and colleagues in both London and Paris to meet the annual operating plan for the Americas
Company info
- Develop new and manage existing client contacts and strategic opportunities in the field of Books and Manuscripts with a focus on business getting as a part of a coordinated effort within an International Department
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