International Senior Specialist, Books
Core
Senior Specialist managing the Books and Manuscripts department, overseeing sourcing, estimating, cataloguing, and sales coordination for auctions and private sales across New York, London, and Paris.
Role type
Senior Specialist (Books and Manuscripts)
Builds
Auction and private sale catalogs, marketing campaigns, and sale listings
Domain
Art and luxury goods (Books and Manuscripts)
Required skills
Auction house experience, Books and Manuscripts expertise, client relationship management, catalog design, condition reporting, negotiation, compliance adherence, exhibition coordination, insurance appraisal, strategic business development
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in a related field, experience with single-owner sales, knowledge of US/UK/Europe auction markets
Technologies
Print and digital catalogue layout tools, digital marketing platforms
Responsibilities
Coordinate sales across New York, London, and Paris; develop and manage client, dealer, and consignor relationships; create catalog entries and condition reports; negotiate sale terms; execute exhibitions; produce marketing copy; ensure compliance with policies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC