Head of Department, Jewelry, North America
Core
Lead the Jewelry Department in North America, responsible for day-to-day operations, people management, cost management, sales, and client strategy.
Role type
Senior leadership head of department (Jewelry)
Builds
Jewelry sales and private sale revenue for North America
Domain
Luxury goods / Jewelry / Auctions
Required skills
People management, cost management, sales strategy, client relationship management, business development, sourcing, authentication, evaluation, team mentoring, compliance
Preferred skills
Scholarship in jewelry, global sales experience, private treaty facilitation
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and lead departmental business getting and negotiation to meet sales and net profit targets; Identify private clients in the USA interested in collecting Jewelry and develop them to actively transact in worldwide auctions; Participate in consignment sweeps, appraisals/valuations, and interest meetings in the USA; Direct line management responsibility for specialist and cataloging staff including recruitment, performance management, and development; Set an example of scholarship by providing expertise, researching, and cataloging objects to the highest standard; Partner with Marketplace and Salon teams to support the presentation and sales of Jewelry.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities