bonhams

bonhams

Appraisal Coordinator

Marlborough, Massachusetts

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$25kDetected 20 days ago
Business DevelopmentExcelCommunicationTime ManagementMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Bonhams is seeking an enthusiastic and organized Appraisals Coordinator to join our Marlborough, MA based Appraisals Department.
  • The Appraisal Coordinator position is primarily an administrative role with a significant amount of data entry in a fast-paced environment.
  • I t can be the ideal starting point for a savvy candidate to gain a foothold within the international art and collectibles market - on the specialist, business development and financial/management track.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain Excel reports on appraisal statuses and extract statistical information to report on department status, total values, and conversions to sales
  • Develop recommendations to streamline work processes, enhance services, and maximize profitability

Requirements

  • Maintain central appraisal work files with all relevant and required information, including drafts of appraisal reports, comparable sale records, images among others
  • In addition to the tasks and responsibilities listed, you may be required to perform other duties as assigned by your manager.
  • Time management and multitasking skills are essential, especially the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to quickly learn Bonhams' proprietary database system (A3) is essential
  • Proactive self-starter with ability to troubleshoot and solve problematic situations and willingness to ask for clarifications when needed

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent required, ideally in relevant area of study/interest

Skills

  • Work with specialists at all levels to enter or transcribe data and other information into Bonhams proprietary database system (A3)
  • Key Skills and Attributes
  • 1+ years of relevant work experience in a high-volume environment showing exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation

  • Sponsored socials: annual staff art exhibition, annual summer and holiday parties, monthly birthday treats, weekly breakfast

Benefits

  • 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

Company info

  • 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, antiques, 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.

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