bonhams

Senior Specialist, American Art

Marlborough, Massachusetts · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$115kDetected 21 days ago

Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationValuationPhotographyResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

The Senior Specialist, American Art is a senior member of the American Art department, responsible for driving business development, securing high-value consignments, and contributing to strong auction results in American Art.
Working within a national team and reporting to the Head of American Art, this role combines deep connoisseurship with strong commercial acumen.
Identify and secure consignments through proactive outreach, relationship management, and strategic business - getting

Build and maintain a strong national network of collector s, dealers, advisors, curators, and institutions in the New England region
Deliver auction valuations, proposals, and formal appraisals to clients with professionalism and accuracy
Collaborate with the Head of American Art and specialist colleagues to evaluate property and determine estimates, reserves, and sale strategies
Support the successful execution of sales out of Marlborough through targeted client outreach and engagement
Partner with internal teams including Marketing, Press, Photography, Production, and Client Development to position sales effectively
Liaise across departments to identify cross-category opportunities and support broader business growth

Prepare and review catalogue entries, condition reports, and scholarly content with a high degree of accuracy and insight
In addition to the tasks and responsibilities listed, you may be required to perform other duties as assigned by your manager.

annual staff art exhibition, annual summer and holiday parties, monthly birthday treats, weekly breakfast
Bonhams participates in E-Verify.
Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.
$85,000 - 115,000 annually DOE

In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Bonhams offers a competitive benefits package to encourage work/life balance, including:
Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance - HMO, EPO, PPO with FSA and HSA
20 days paid time off (PTO)
12 paid holidays and holiday break from Christmas to New Years Day
16 weeks fully paid parental leave ( after one year) and flexible work arrangements
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution ( after one year)
Life insurance with AD&D
Short- and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
Sponsored socials: annual staff art exhibition, annual summer and holiday parties, monthly birthday treats, weekly breakfast

About Bonhams
Bonhams is a global auction house with an 18th century heritage poised for transformative change.
Our global operations are based in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong where we sell in over 60 categories, including motor cars, paintings, jewelry, and entertainment memorabilia.
Our employees are passionate about their work, and we pride ourselves on a bespoke approach that aims to make every client feel important.
Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process.
We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
Represent the company at auctions, gallery openings, art fairs, and institutional events

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