bonhams

Senior Spirits Specialist/Spirits Specialist

New York, New York · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$130kDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

The Senior Spirits Specialist / Spirits Specialist will play a central role in driving the growth of Bonhams' Spirits business in the United States.
This is a highly commercial and client-facing position responsible for sourcing major consignments, cultivating relationships with leading collectors, and delivering exceptional auction results.
The role combines market expertise, business development, and client advisory, while contributing to the strategic development and structuring of the Spirits department in the US.

Drive the commercial growth of Bonhams' US Spirits business by actively sourcing high-value consignments and private collections.
Develop relationships with leading collectors, investors, and trade partners in the rare spirits market.
Build and manage a pipeline of high-value opportunities across the United States.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth collectors (B2C) and trades (B2B)
Provide tailored advice to clients on buying, selling, and building rare spirits collections.
Develop long-term partnerships with key collectors and trade professionals.
Deliver a discreet, high-touch service to VVIP clients.

Proven track record in consignment sourcing, sales, and client advisory within the secondary market for investment-grade spirits.
Deep knowledge of global spirits categories (e.g., whisky, cognac, rum) and strong expertise in valuation, market positioning, and collector dynamics.
Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated business development capability and an entrepreneurial mindset to build and grow a category.
Established ability to build and manage relationships with high-net-worth collectors and industry stakeholders.
Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
able to represent the brand with authority and professionalism.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with experience working across international teams.
Genuine passion for rare spirits and the global collector market.

Bachelor's degree preferred with minimum 5+ years' experience in the rare/collectible spirits industry, auction experience is strongly preferred.

annual staff art exhibition, annual summer and holiday parties, monthly birthday treats, weekly breakfast
Bonhams participates in E-Verify.
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.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in Bonhams.
Applicants who best match the position qualifications and team needs will be contacted.
$90,000 - $130,000 annually, DOE

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
Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
Sponsored socials: annual staff art exhibition, annual summer and holiday parties, monthly birthday treats, weekly breakfast

We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process.

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