About Bonhams
Bonhams is a global auction house with an th 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 categories, including motor cars, paintings, jewellery, and entertainment memorabilia.
About the Role
The Sale Coordinator is an integral role in the expert department, supporting the Specialists in the successful delivery of auctions as well as the day to day running of the department.
About the Department
Bonhams is a leading auction house for Chinese and Asian art. The Chinese art department at New Bond Street London is a market leader in Europe and the UK, working closely with collectors, dealers, museums and institutions around the world. It is part of Bonhams Global Chinese Art team.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
1. You will be the department’s experienced user of Bonhams’ Auction Management System and primary business tool.
2. You will be responsible for managing clients and their property throughout the sale cycle, including receipting property, generating, and issuing consignment contracts, requesting and uploading client details and payment management.
3. You will be the Department’s primary contact for a range of external stakeholders ranging from our clients to restorers and suppliers, escalating to your Specialists when required.
4. You will help co-ordinate the movement of property throughout the sale cycle, working with regional offices, Shipping, Operations & Photography to ensure efficient and compliant stock transfer.
5. You will lot up the sales.
6. You will work with Client Services, Operations and Shipping to support clients with after sale enquiries, including the resolution of payments and arranging shipping quotes for both purchased and unsold lots.
7. You will support your Department with preparing valuations, sending condition reports and preparing and sending condition photography as required.
8. As an important part of the Department, you will also support on many day-to-day auction activities and ensure the Department has all it needs to run smoothly and effectively. Tasks will include responding to client enquiries pre and post sale, bidding and event management.
9. Handling submission of expenses.
10. Any other tasks as required.
Key Skills & Attributes
11. Strong time management and organisational ability
12. Excellent communication in all modes with both internal and external stakeholders
13. Ability to manage workflow and priorities in a fast-moving environment
14. A flexible approach and a willingness to support Departments and teams outside of your core responsibilities
15. Previous experience in an administrative position (not necessarily from an auction background)
16. Mandarin proficiency is an advantage.
Bonhams Benefits
days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing to with service.
Private Health Care
Health & Wellbeing Assistance Program