What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consignment Director, Latin-American Art position at Heritage Auctions?
Set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions. Located on Park Ave and 57th in midtown. With other offices in Dallas, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, among others. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, 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.
BENEFITS:
COMPENSATION: $100,000 Based on experience
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as may be assigned.
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.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401k savings plans
- Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!
COMPENSATION: $100,000 Based on experience
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as may be assigned.
- Evaluate property and establish auction estimates.
- Acquire consignments through HA and individually-generated leads.
- Research, authenticate, and catalog property.
- Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy
- Market lots in auctions to various 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.
- 5 years experience in a major auction house preferred and/or as a commercial dealer focusing on Latin-American Art; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- The ideal candidate is a go-getter, outgoing, self-motivated, and professional.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, high ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and have a positive attitude with good customer service skills.
- Willingness to learn; 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
Salary : $100,000
