AddressABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby's is the world's premier destination for art and luxury. Synonymous with innovation, Sotheby's promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions, private sales and retail locations. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Interiors, among many others.
The Account Associate has a passion for jewelry, watches, handbags,books, sneakers and/or streetwear.
The Account Associate role assists our clientele with the sale of their property through Sotheby's Buy Now Marketplace, private sales channels, and Salons. Potential clients include private sellers and dealers across categories and countries.
Account Associates will work closely with Account Managers, and the European Category Management and operations teams, aiding in the processing of incoming inquiries, providing client support with the entire consignment process, managing items through the pipeline, helping with sales and supporting with any ad hoc initiatives, sales and pop ups.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Account Managers, registrars and operations teams in receiving, processing and cataloging products for sale on the Marketplace.
- Manage consignment agreements, contracts and property schedules; coordinate post sale activities; and help manage the photography process.
- Maintain status reports for all consignments, communicating these regularly to all internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain the highest standard of customer service, efficiently processing products for sale in order to meet monthly inventory goals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with sellers.
- Aid in ad hoc events, projects, pop ups, and retail initiatives.
- Support in marketing initiatives
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- 1+ years industry experience required in any specific business units: Handbags, Jewelry, Sneakers & Streetwear and/or Watches.
- Entrepreneurial spirit coupled with a high level of self-motivation.
- A high degree of business acumen, sophistication, and the ability to build rapport with a variety of personalities.
- Ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, great degree of organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to master multiple technical devices and systems and data entry skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing scenarios or priorities
- Work calmly under pressure
- Navigate ambiguity
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