Sotheby's
Head of Private Sales, Watches
New York, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$200k-$250kDetected 37 days ago
Business DevelopmentNegotiationValuationLeadershipMicrosoft Office
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding Sotheby's market presence, increasing private sale activity and strengthening relationships with collectors, consignors, dealers, advisors and other key market participants.
Responsibilities
- Drive the growth of private sale transactions within Watches.
- Lead the sourcing and origination of exceptional property within Watches, leveraging personal networks, market intelligence and Sotheby's global platform to secure opportunities for both private sale and auction.
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of private sale opportunities through proactive client engagement and business development activities.
- Work closely with Private Sales Strategy, Client Development and Specialist teams to identify client priorities, create action plans and generate transaction opportunities
- Maintain an exceptionally high level of client service, cultivating strong relationships with new and existing ultra-high-net-worth clients, collectors, dealers, advisors and other market participants.
- Collaborate across departments and categories to maximise cross-selling opportunities and enhance client engagement.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions and opportunities within Sotheby's systems.
- Partner with auction teams to ensure opportunities across auction and private sale channels are fully leveraged.
- Contribute to the development and execution of strategies designed to grow private sales revenue within Watches.
- Identify new business opportunities, emerging market trends and collecting behaviours to support commercial growth.
Requirements
- Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Compensation
- The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000.
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