Overview
We have partnered with a prestigious Auction House on their search for a Specialist – Arms and Armour.
Responsibilities
* Sourcing, researching and cataloguing items for Arms and Armour collectors sales
* The Specialist point of contact for lots pertaining to Arms and Armour, receiving inquiries and frequently communicating with the Consultant in this domain
* Preparing property details for meetings to ascertain value and condition and make any necessary amendments
* Investigating the origin of items for assessment and those consigned to sale, consulting with experts and advisors regarding authenticity and auction/insurance values
* Writing essays, footnotes for the catalogue, and proposal entries
* Assisting with press calls, arranging gallery setup for Arms and Armour sales, attending auction previews and weekend views, placing phone bids on sale days
* Coordinating with in-house photographers on the photography of sale objects
* Preparing condition reports ahead of the catalogue's online launch and sending them directly to clients
* Effectively responding to client inquiries via phone, in person, and email
* Arranging insurance valuations and providing reports and research to the relevant Specialist
* Prospective UK business acquisition or valuation assignments
* Working with the marketing manager to coordinate marketing for the Arms and Armour sale
* Assisting with catalogue management, including photo research, sourcing images, proofing, catalogue design, lotting up the sale, and ensuring that special terms in proposals are honoured; being aware of catalogue legalities, such as lot symbol and copyright
* Development of the social media account
* Creating customised target emails to promote upcoming auctions and particular lot
* Nurturing current relationships and forming new ones with clients
* Helping with shipping coordination and shipping quotes in cooperation with the Administrator
* Helping the Administrator with stock management, monitoring consignments and dispatches both before and after the sale
* Keeping files and documents organised for clients, sales, and outside consultants
* Maintaining library and reference materials
* General administrative duties to maintain the department's efficiency
* Develop Specialist skills according to Senior department members' advice and guidance
Skills Required
* At least 3 years of experience with an Auction House
* A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
* Demonstrated interest in Arms and Armour as collectibles, with a passion for the field and an unwavering ambition to become a valuable contributor to the specialised team
* The highest discretion for upcoming projects, celebrity clients, artist management, and VIPs both internally and externally
* Experience with social media
* Excellent time management and organisation skills
* Computer skills
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