Sotheby's
Business Operations Manager, Sales Development
New York, United States · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$68k-$72kDetected 15 days ago
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementCRMBusiness DevelopmentPipeline ManagementExcelValuationProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
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odds of building a lasting career here
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70
Thin sponsorship signal and lottery-bound (~15% per draw). A low-probability bet with your clock running. Prioritize cap-exempt roles and proven entry-level sponsors first.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
Level I$81,4111 entry
Level II$135,0342 entries
Level III$188,6773 entries
Level IV$242,2994 entries
The bottom of this range ($68,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $81,411. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · General and Operations Managers (11-1021) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- The Business Operations Manager serves as the department's operational lead for sourcing and valuation activity, overseeing valuation strategy, interest and sales development workflow management, reporting, and business development initiatives.
- Acting as a key partner to specialists and leadership, the Manager leverages opportunities to support sourcing efforts, private sales development, and collection acquisition strategies across Impressionist & Modern Art, American Art, Latin American Art, and Single Owner Collections.
- The role combines operational leadership, market-facing business development support, and strategic project management to drive departmental growth and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary business operations lead for all departmental valuation activity across Impressionist & Modern Art, including Fair Market Value, Estate, Insurance, Retail Replacement, and Sale & Financial Services valuations.
- Manage the intake, prioritization, tracking, and reporting of valuation requests, ensuring timely completion and exceptional client service.
- Partner closely with specialists, Valuations Services, and department leadership to oversee valuation workflows and resolve complex operational issues.
- Lead weekly valuation meetings, establish priorities, and drive accountability for deliverables and follow-up actions.
- Develop reporting and analytics on valuation volumes, turnaround times, conversion rates, and business development opportunities.
- Partner with specialists to prepare materials for pricing discussions, collection reviews, and strategic client presentations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business operations, arts administration, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in business operations, project management, client services, or business development, preferably within the art market, luxury, or cultural sectors.
- Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.
- Strong interest in fine art and the auction market, with a desire to develop expertise across Impressionist & Modern Art and related collecting categories.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing presentations and business reporting.
- Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to build effective relationships across specialist, client development, and cross-functional teams.
- Adept at handling sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner, maintaining discretion at all times.
- Flexible to support major sale periods, including occasional evening and weekend work.
- The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $68,000 - $72,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
- The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- experience with CRM and business intelligence tools is a plus.
Compensation
- The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $68,000 - $72,000.
Visa & Work Authorization
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