Sotheby's
Art Auction
Specialist,Impressionist&ModernArt
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“Specialist, Impressionist & Modern Art at Sotheby's. Skills: Sales generation, Client relationship management. Generate new business. Solicit property”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet departmental sales targets; Meet departmental profit targets
Industry & Context.
Willing to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ years professional experience, 2+ years client-facing sales position
Nice to Have
Art related masters, Specialist knowledge Impressionist & Modern Art, Knowledge of contextual literature, Knowledge of authentication procedures, German language skills, Awareness of Sotheby's services, Working knowledge auction process
What You'll Do.
Generate new business
Authenticate property
Manage client relationships
Sell works to clients
Mentor junior team members
Work with department members
Maintain client service
Operate in compliance
Facilitate private treaty sales
Maintain professionalism
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Co-operation with colleagues; Communications with colleagues
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 To be responsible for new business generation in the Impressionist & Modern Art department, focused on the middle market, and for the solicitation, authentication, evaluation and sale of property in order to meet the total departmental sales and profit targets. To catalogue, research and help co-ordinate the Impressionist & Modern Art Day sales, and assist in the general day-to-day functions of the department. Close co-operation and good communications with colleagues in the department. Using national and international networks to ensure a consistent, client focused message, delivering a high standard of active client management. Candidate will demonstrate extensive knowledge, passion and commitment to the field, be willing to travel and will have in-depth experience of the art auction business. RESPONSIBILITIES Play a key role in sourcing property, including overseas travel and client visits as appropriate Business getting and negotiation, meeting sales and net profit targets for particular sales. Generating and nurturing strategic, long term-business development Key role in selling works to global clients Mentor junior
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