Sotheby's
Art and Luxury Goods
MerchandisingManager
“Merchandising Manager at Sotheby's. Skills: Consignment management, Client relationship management, Sales generation. Evaluate incoming consignment inquiries. Process incoming consignment inquiries”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet monthly goals; Exceed monthly goals
Industry & Context.
Navigate new business challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven account management experience, Proven project management experience, Working-to-expert knowledge of Books, Working-to-expert knowledge of Vintage Posters, Working-to-expert knowledge of Sports, Working-to-expert knowledge of Editions, Ability to master multiple technical devices, Ability to manage teams in multiple locations
Nice to Have
Digital experience is a plus, Online experience is a plus
What You'll Do.
Evaluate incoming consignment inquiries
Process incoming consignment inquiries
Provide client support
Manage consignments through merchandising pipeline
Serve as hub of information
Manage inbound consignment inquiries
Answer client queries
Oversee portfolio of contacts
Seek new sales opportunities
Develop trusted advisor relationships
Liaise between customers and internal teams
Ensure timely delivery of solutions
Ensure successful delivery of solutions
Evaluate potential consignments for salability
Negotiate commissions
Communicate Sotheby’s value proposition
Communicate Sotheby’s process
Maintain client service standard
Manage high-touch clients
Prepare sales reconciliations
Serve as main point of contact
Manage Books & Collectibles cataloger
Maintain detailed status reports
Communicate status reports
Represent Sotheby’s Buy Now offering
Communicate selection
Communicate offering proposition
Increase consumer awareness
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with business units; Work with Marketplace teams; Liaise with operations; Liaise with finance; Liaise with post-sale; Liaise with compliance; Liaise with client services; Communicate with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communicate value proposition; Communicate process; Communicate selection; Communicate offering
Process & Methodology
Project management
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