Sotheby's - Specialist, Handbags
Requirements
• Proven experience of managing client portfolios and driving sales • Experience as a handbag’s authenticator and valuer • Experience in auction house, ecommerce or second-hand luxury shop • A minimum of five years of professional experience within the GCC region • Knowledge of retail and resale markets for luxury handbags and accessories • Interest in luxury brands and ecommerce businesses • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English • Enthusiastic, proactive, and flexible • Excellent interpersonal skills; capable of building meaningful client relationships • A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to meet deadlines and operate effectively in a demanding environment • Ability to work independently and as part of a busy, global team • Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite, tech savvy • Arabic language skills highly valued • French language skills highly advantageous, other European language skills highly valued • To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here. • Candidate Privacy Notice • click here • To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here. • click here
Responsibilities
• Business-getting for Auctions in Dubai and across the region as well as contributing to major selling European locations and Buy-Now Marketplace • Drive Private Sale activity within region including the organization of Private Sale exhibitions within the Middle East • Inspect and authenticate properties in the Middle East • Work with Head of department and Marketing teams to promote all Auctions and Marketplace initiatives • Outreach to auction bidders and buyers to build relationships • Outreach to Sotheby’s Relationship Managers to ensure internal awareness of all sales happening in this category • Provide regular analysis of auction data to the Head of Department • Advise on handbag and accessory product mix for Middle East clientele • Provide pricing, terms of consignment, and other deal-specific information to consignors • Ensure that product photography is executed properly • Work collaboratively with team Administrators and Coordinators to facilitate smooth handoff of information and positive client experiences • Participate in regular pipeline meetings to keep Head of Department aware of progress for Auction and Marketplace channels • Regular travel throughout the Middle East and Europe will be required as part of the role
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