About Bonhams
Bonhams is a global auction house with an 18th century heritage poised for transformative change. Our global operations are based in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong where we sell in over 60 categories, including motor cars, paintings, jewelry, and entertainment memorabilia.
Our employees are passionate about their work, and we pride ourselves on a bespoke approach that aims to make every client feel important. It is an exciting time for our business and our global leadership team of art world professionals are now ready to for a People focused team to help them develop their talent strategy, strengthen our people brand globally, build organizational capability and drive process improvement. This role can be based in San Francisco or Los Angeles.
Key Tasks amp; Responsibilities
In your role as Senior Specialist you will be required to carry out the following:
- Effectively manage a team of people, leading by direction and example in a manner that will maximize the efficiency of the team
- Assist with cataloguing and preparation of the catalogues on a timely basis to meet printing and distribution deadlines
- Manage advertising schedules year round
- Maintain budgeted commission levels
- Have a good sound knowledge of your area
- Maintain contact with collectors and individuals with known collections of your area
- Actively pursue new business for the department
- Develop the data base of buyers and vendors
- Foster good relations with trade and professional bodies to assist with the advancement of the department
- Ensure the department meets all the contractual obligations to both Bonhams buyers and vendors
- Entertain customers as and when appropriate
- Manage the budgeting of the Department and effectively use the expenditure in such a way to bring the most benefits
- Valuing items that come in
- Travel as when needed. In addition to the tasks and responsibilities listed, you may be required to perform other duties as assigned by your Manager.
Requirements
- Proven experience in the specialty field and/or in the auction industry.
- Relationships with established dealers and collectors in the field.
- Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills.
- Detail-oriented, well-organized manager.
- Ability to prioritize and meet strict scheduled deadlines.
- Computer proficient, and able to work within our business enterprise software.
- Ability to travel as necessary to achieve goals
- Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
- A self starter, entrepreneur, motivated by results
Benefits
In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Bonhams offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans with a company match, flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer a generous vacation policy. Base salary up to $120,000.