Sotheby's

Sotheby's

Senior Specialist, Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art, New York

New York, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$170kDetected 91 days ago
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About the role

  • The role combines deep subject-matter expertise, rigorous scholarship, and strong client-facing skills with proactive business development and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify, source, and secure works forModern and Contemporary South Asian Art sales, developing coherent and dynamic business-getting strategies in partnership with colleagues across London, EMEA, and global teams.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with collectors, advisors, institutions, fiduciaries, and key market stakeholders, ensuring exceptional client service and loyalty.
  • Help drive private-sale opportunities alongside auction consignments, identifying key selling points and supporting targeted, proactive outreach.
  • Partner with internal and external scholars to strengthen expertise and accuracy
  • Support full sale execution, including exhibition oversight, pre-sale client walkthroughs, client communication, and competitive bidding support during live auctions.
  • Maintain departmental archives, research materials, and library resources, ensuring their continued accuracy, accessibility, and strategic use.
  • Partner with internal and external scholars to strengthen expertise and accuracy; uphold rigorous research and editorial standards that align with Sotheby's global criteria.
  • Support the Heads of Department with coordination of departmental priorities, internal communication, and implementation of new initiatives.
  • Coordinate information flow between the department, internal partners, and the Head of Department, ensuring clarity and smooth execution of daily operations.
  • Liaise with Marketing and Press teams to support social media, digital visibility, and audience engagement for the category.

Requirements

  • Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.
  • 8+ years of experience in Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art through an auction house, gallery, museum, or private dealership.
  • Fluent English required; additional European languages are beneficial.

Compensation

  • Meet individual consignment and revenue goals, contributing meaningfully to annual sales, private-sale targets, and departmental strategic objectives.

Benefits

  • Collaborative, flexible, and team-oriented, with a willingness to "pitch in" as needed.

Visa & Work Authorization

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