Senior Specialist, Jewelry

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $120,000-$140,000 DOE

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 for a People focused team to help them develop their talent strategy, strengthen our people brand globally, build organizational capability and drive process improvement.

Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

About the Role

In the capacity of a Senior Jewelry Specialist, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in spearheading consignment efforts and pioneering innovative client initiatives within our esteemed Los Angeles-based department. Leveraging a distinguished understanding of the luxury jewelry market and a talent for fostering strong rapport with key clientele, they will effectively achieve departmental budget goals while ensuring a seamless consignment and purchasing process. This opportunity is ideally suited for individuals with a background in auction houses who thrive in collaborative environments, working alongside a tight-knit team to achieve shared objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Valuing and advising Bonhams clients on the sale of their jewelry at Bonhams offices in LA and elsewhere in the US, as required.
• Maintaining contact with collectors and individuals with known collections of jewelry.
• Actively pursuing new business for the department including entertaining clients as and when appropriate.
• Proposing new initiatives to the Director to assist in the development of the department.
• Assisting with maintaining and developing the database of jewelry buyers and sellers.
• Fostering good relations with trade and professional bodies to assist with the advancement of the department.
• Ensuring the requirements of the clients contract with Bonhams are met, from consignment to final payment, with departmental support.
• Supporting the team on sale days with all aspects of the auction procedure.
• Providing prospective clients with detailed condition reports and advice about purchasing at auction while conducting viewings.
• Conducting property valuations for clients, as needed, both at our office and various locations across the US.
• Supporting and mentoring the team to encourage their development and knowledge of the market.
• Detailed cataloguing, researching, editing, and proofing for sales in LA or other locations as needed.
• Assisting on exhibition events, either in the US or worldwide as and when required.
• Maintaining an awareness of our competitors strategies to maintain the competitive position of the jewelry department in the market.
• Promoting the department through lectures and other promotional events.

Qualifications

Additional Desired Qualities

What We Offer

In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Bonhams offers a competitive benefits package to encourage work / life balance, including :

Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

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