Sotheby's
Temporary Business Director, New York Luxury
New York, United States · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 91 days ago
Pipeline ManagementNegotiationFinancial ModelingForecastingBudgetingExcelResearchCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- You will be a core member of Sotheby's New York specialist departments, driving financial results, growth, and profitability for this key business area.
- You can think analytically, synthesize quantitative and qualitative information, and are excited by proactive problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Support the pipeline of business opportunities and deals to drive sales and accountability, in active collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Lead, manage, and track all New York auction consignments
- Support the development of financial models (revenue and expense) for auction consignments
- Translate financial results and KPIs into operational recommendations to optimize the business.
- Manage all sale and department expenses
- Regularly review and develop plans for Sotheby's inventory, in partnership with Operations and Finance teams.
- Work with Pre and Post sale on Sale settlement to maintain a high-level oversight, Extended Payments approval and accountability and billing for non-standard transactions.
- Lead, manage, and track all New York auction consignments; with oversight from senior Business Management where appropriate
- Support the development of financial models (revenue and expense) for auction consignments; approve/escalate where appropriate.
- Manage all sale and department expenses; with oversight from senior Business Management where appropriate.
Requirements
- Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.
- Prepare client facing deal communication and take a client facing role for commercial terms, when required.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Prior art experience is not required, but an interest or curiosity in art or other luxury objects is encouraged.
Nice to have
- Prior deal or contract negotiation experience preferred.
Compensation
- Support annual budget planning and regular forecasting in partnership with senior Business Management.
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