Director, Private Sales, Contemporary
il y a 14 heures
Sotheby’s is a global auction house with a long history of bringing exceptional art and luxury objects to buyers through auctions, private sales, and e-commerce. THE ROLE The Contemporary Art Senior Specialist will source and sell works for Sotheby’s Contemporary Art department in France across live and online auctions and private sales. The role focuses on business getting, client development, and achieving regional sales targets. RESPONSIBILITIES Source works for both Contemporary and Modern France sales, including consignment and business‑getting activities. Manage day‑to‑day operations of the Contemporary sales in France, ensuring research, cataloguing, condition reports, and exhibition set‑up. Accurately manage consignment costs, terms, margins, marketing, guarantees, and loans to meet net profit and sales targets. Provide scholarship by researching and cataloguing objects to the highest standard. Develop client relationships, enhance loyalty, and generate new business networks. Assist in selling lots at exhibitions, communicating client interest, and executing bids. Mentor junior specialists and cataloguers. Participate in valuation projects and proposals. Achieve annual consignment and private sales targets. Maintain high client service standards internally and externally. Comply with company rules on compliance and corporate governance. IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES 8+ years of experience as a specialist sourcing and selling contemporary art. Background from an auction house, museum, gallery, or private dealership preferred. Strong record of building and servicing high‑level client relationships. Business acumen, valuation skills, and operational knowledge of the auction process. Effective both independently and in a team; willing to pitch in when required. Ability to work well under pressure and handle diverse tasks. Organisational skills with proven deadline management. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; spoken and written English, additional European languages a benefit. High integrity and adherence to corporate governance and legal framework. Entrepreneurial mindset to help achieve global business success. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, reproductive health decision, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Director, Private Sales, Contemporary
il y a 15 heures
Paris, France Sotheby's Temps pleinJoin to apply for the Director, Private Sales, Contemporary role at Sotheby's. About Sotheby's Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. It promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy‑now channels, including private sales, e‑commerce, and retail. The...
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Director, Private Sales, Contemporary
il y a 2 semaines
Paris, Île-de-France Sotheby's Temps pleinABOUT SOTHEBY'SEstablished 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...
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Director, Private Sales, Contemporary
il y a 1 semaine
Paris, Île-de-France Sotheby's Temps pleinABOUT SOTHEBY'SEstablished 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...
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il y a 6 jours
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il y a 6 jours
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il y a 18 heures
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il y a 16 heures
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il y a 15 heures
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il y a 18 heures
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