Associate Sale Manager, Luxury Auctions
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Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which 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. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
This role is responsible for assisting in managing the execution of sale strategies, operations, and marketing in the Americas, working with several of the Luxury Division's specialist departments. The Assistant Sales Manager partners with internal stakeholders while keeping a client-centric view, providing support on projects and initiatives related to the auction calendar and client engagement opportunities in the Americas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sale management
- Partner with Luxury Business Operations to confirm departmental sale formats, exhibition and sale dates, gallery allocations etc. for live and online sales.
- Act as the key Luxury management support for standard auction sales, working tightly with the specialist departments on the scheduling, sourcing, execution and selling of the Luxury sale clusters and off-cluster auctions
- Oversee sale participation and physical set up of all live auctions
- Property management
- Central coordinator for the movement of property for travex and exhibition
- Arrange traveling exhibition logistics and property/display aspects
- Oversee local and traveling exhibitions including the scheduling of exhibitions calendar, gallery set up and events in coordination with regional offices, Operations and Marketing
- Lead point of contact with Auction Operations to ensure galleries are ready for exhibitions
- Business Development and Marketing:
- Ensure all Marketing deliverables with support from VP, Luxury Business Operations to ensure successful allocation and timely preparation of all sale materials including digital campaign execution, photography production, website content development and print catalogs
- Work closely with the relevant marketing and events teams on events, lunches, and other key client activities
- Provide hands-on support in the organization and execution of sale-related and non-sale related events
- Coordination with marketing, client development and specialists on the creation and distribution of sale collateral, such as invitations to previews and dealer views
- Provide info to marketing on upcoming lots for editorial
- Ability to flex into new areas and work on projects across the Luxury department as they arise
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- 1-2 years of experience
- Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work well under pressure, with a flexible approach to a wide range of tasks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with prior office experience
- Commitment to an exemplary level of client service
- Computer literacy (Google, Microsoft, Adobe)
The proposed base salary for this position is $50,000-60,000 plus OT. 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. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
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