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Specialist, Handbags

New YorkFull-time$70,000–$70,0002026-07-22 → 2026-10-08

Core

Sourcing, authenticating, and valuing luxury handbags and accessories for Sotheby's Auctions and Buy Now Marketplace. (via careerplan.io/jobs/5819127004-specialist-handbags-at-sothebys)

Role type

Specialist, luxury handbag authenticator and valuer

Builds

Auction lots and Buy Now Marketplace inventory

Domain

Luxury goods, handbags, authentication, auction

Required skills

authentication, valuation, client relationship management, sales, product photography coordination, data analysis, consignment terms negotiation

Preferred skills

knowledge of retail and resale markets for luxury handbags, experience in auction house or second-hand luxury shop, proficiency in Excel and Google Suite

Responsibilities

Source luxury bags and accessories for Auction and Buy Now Marketplace; Provide pricing and valuation services to clients; Authenticate bags; Build buyer relationships; Organize Private Sale exhibitions; Inspect and authenticate properties in the US; Promote Auctions and Marketplace initiatives; Provide pricing and consignment terms to consignors; Ensure proper product photography; Analyze auction data; Advise on product mix for US clientele.

Seniority

Individual Contributor, Specialist