Specialist, Handbags & Fashion
Core
Sourcing, authenticating, and valuing luxury handbags and accessories for Sotheby's Auctions and Buy-Now Marketplace in Asia.
Role type
Specialist, Handbags & Fashion (Auction & Marketplace)
Builds
Auction lots and Buy-Now Marketplace inventory
Domain
Luxury goods, Fashion, Auctions
Required skills
Authentication, Valuation, Sourcing, Client relationship management, Market analysis, Pricing, Consignment terms, Product photography oversight, Data analysis, Negotiation
Preferred skills
Experience in auction house, ecommerce, or second-hand luxury retail, Knowledge of retail and resale markets for luxury handbags, Experience as an authenticator and valuer of luxury goods, Mandarin, Cantonese
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite
Responsibilities
Source luxury bags and accessories for Auction and Buy Now Marketplace; Provide pricing and valuation services to clients and authenticate bags; Build buyer relationships and partner with internal teams; Conduct business development for Auctions across major Asian locations; Inspect and authenticate properties in all Asia locations; Promote Auctions and Marketplace initiatives with Head of Sale and Marketing teams; Provide regular analysis of auction and market data; Advise on handbag and accessory product mix for Sotheby's Buy-Now Marketplace; Provide pricing, terms of consignment, and other deal-specific information to consignors; Ensure proper execution of product photography; Collaborate with Administrators and Coordinators; Participate in regular pipeline meetings; Travel regularly as part of the role
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Specialist level