Sotheby's
Luxury Goods
PartTimeExhibitionSupport
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Part Time Exhibition Support at Sotheby's. Skills: Client service, Auction process, Art market. Manage exhibition activities. Ensure timely opening”
Industry & Context.
Work weekends, Work evenings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Client service experience, Luxury industry experience, Hospitality industry experience, Handle sensitive information, Adhere to front of house attire
Nice to Have
General art history knowledge, Art market knowledge, Foreign language(s)
What You'll Do.
Manage exhibition activities
Ensure timely opening
Ensure timely closing
Create new client bids
Coordinate with departments
Communicate with clients
Participate in projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with colleagues; Coordinate with departments
Communication Scope
Communicate auction process
Full Job Description
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City. THE ROLE The Bids names and titles of Sotheby’s senior management and executive officers Responsible for exhibition-related activities including: timely opening and closing of galleries; creation of new client accounts; bid registrations; knowledge of department experts, sale highlights and lot locations Coordinate with Specialist and Non-Specialist departments to ensure that a client’s needs are met Accountable to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Company’s domestic and international auction process to effectively communicate with existing and potential clients Participate in ad hoc projects, as needed Must adhere to required front of house attire at all times during working hours IDEAL EXPERIENCE highly resourceful Team player with a positive working rapport with colleagues Calm demeanor with an ability to deliver in time-sensitive scenarios Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and poise Previous experience in a client service, luxury or hospitality driven industry Forward thinking and tech savvy General knowledge of art history and art market preferred Foreign language(s) a plus Must be available to
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