Sotheby's
Head of Preferred Client Development
New York, United States
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odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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
$42,299 more — $242,299 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $242,299 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "General and Operations Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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
- This is a senior relationship-led role for an individual with an exceptional network, strong commercial instincts and a demonstrated ability to translate relationships and introductions into meaningful, long-term client engagement.
Responsibilities
- Own the strategy for developing and expanding high-value client relationships across priority markets.
- Build on existing relationships while continuously expanding Sotheby's reach into relevant communities across culture, business, philanthropy and other fields.
- Identify individuals and connectors who can introduce new high-quality relationships and develop those introductions into sustained engagement with Sotheby's.
- Maintain a clear view of priority relationships, stages of engagement and next steps across the team.
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing client development team. Establish clear expectations around relationship building, network development, follow-through and results, while maintaining Sotheby's standards of discretion, judgment and client care.
- Proven ability to activate personal and professional networks and develop introductions into meaningful, sustained client relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to build new networks beyond an existing contact base.
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing relationship or client-facing teams.
Requirements
- Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.
Nice to have
- Identify the right clients and prospective clients for selected experiences, introductions and opportunities, and ensure appropriate follow-through.
- Experience with CRM or clienteling systems preferred.
- Sophisticated interest in art, culture, travel and the creative world strongly preferred.
- International experience and relationships across multiple markets preferred.
Compensation
- The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000.
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
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