Are you a talented and knowledgeable American Art Specialist? Then set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities.
Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 45 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Arts, Wine, and many more.
SUMMARY : This position is responsible for evaluating property, acquiring consignments, building relationships, generating and responding to leads, participating with catalog production and sales processes, among other duties.
LOCATION : Park Ave at 56th
COMPENSATION : Commensurate based on experience. $80K - $120K
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as may be assigned.
- Evaluate property and establish auction estimates.
- Acquire consignments both through Heritage-generated and individually-generated leads.
- Assist with authenticity evaluations.
- Assist in writing essays.
- Assist in proofing catalogs and other material.
- Market the property in auctions to clients.
- Contribute to the expansion of the client database.
- Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction.
- Travel as needed to meet with clients and review the property for potential consignment.
- Actively participate in auctions.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
5+ years experience in a major auction house preferred and / or as a commercial dealer focusing on American Art; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
- The ideal candidate is a go-getter, outgoing, self-motivated, and professional.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, have a positive attitude, and good customer service skills.
- Work well with a team
- Ability to follow set standards and take direction
- Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment
- Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner
- Excellent organizational skills : accurate and thorough
Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE
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