bonhams
Senior Specialist, Jewelry
New York, New York · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$150kDetected 20 days ago
NegotiationValuationLeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementMentoringOrganizational Skills
About the role
- This role is well suited to someone with auction house experience who enjoys working closely with a small, collaborative team to achieve shared objectives.
- Maintaining contact with collectors and individuals with known collections of jewelry.
- Actively pursuing new business for the department including entertaining clients as and when appropriate.
Responsibilities
- It is an exciting time for our business and our global leadership team of art world professionals are now ready for a People focused team to help them develop their talent strategy, strengthen our people brand globally, build organizational capability and drive process improvement.
- Ensuring the requirements of the clients' contract with Bonhams are met, from consignment to final payment, with departmental support.
- Maintaining an awareness of our competitor's strategies to maintain the competitive position of the jewelry department in the market.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in a gemological field in a client-facing role
- Diamond and gemstone grading and identification and the ability to calculate individual and total carat weights
- Knowledge of and genuine interest in jewelry, including makers, stylistic periods, and history
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Functional working knowledge of the whole auction process and related procedures (e.g. shipping regulations, VAT)
- Excellent time management and organization skills with ability to work tight deadlines and under pressure
- Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
- Experience in an auction house, gallery, or museum
- Strong network of contacts or willingness to build a portfolio
- Demonstrable ability to work as part of team and independently
- Additional Desired Qualities
- Fluency with PC applications including Microsoft Suite and digital image management
Skills
- Proven market and trend awareness, business acumen, valuation and negotiation skills
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
Compensation
- annual staff art exhibition, annual summer and holiday parties, monthly snacks and treats
- Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.
- Bonhams participates in E-Verify.
- $120,000 - $150,000 annually, DOE
Benefits
- 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 and flexible work arrangements
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Life insurance with AD & D
- Short- and long-term disability
- Professional development: tuition reimbursement and free online training library
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Sponsored socials: annual staff art exhibition, annual summer and holiday parties, monthly snacks and treats
Company info
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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