Associate Specialist, Contemporary

 THE ROLE

Source and sell works for the Contemporary Art Sales, demonstrating extensive knowledge, passion and commitment to the field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cataloguing and researching items for Contemporary Art Sales.
• Providing expertise, researching and cataloguing objects to the highest standard according to scheduled deadlines.
• Writing scholarly catalogue entries and condition reports.
• Assisting and co-ordinating research, both internally and with external experts.
• Assisting with paste-ups and layouts.
• Liaising with the necessary support departments.
• Sourcing works for sale, including overseas travel as appropriate.
• Aid in meeting sales and net profit targets for particular sales.
• Contributing to strategic long-term business development.
• Maintaining an exceptionally high level of client service, both internally and externally.
• Preparing proposals, valuations, estimates.
• Maintaining high levels of expertise and professionalism in all activities.
• Contributing towards authentication and all aspects of pre- and post-sale processes.
• Operating at all times in accordance with the company’s rules on compliance and corporate governance.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• In-depth art market knowledge and awareness, with a focus on Contemporary Art.
• Degree holder or equivalent (Art-related masters preferable).
• Proven business acumen and developed valuation skills, with a functional working knowledge of the whole auction process, procedures & systems
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team and to 'pitch in' when required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to a wide range of tasks.
• Commitment to an exemplary level of client service, strong client relationship management skills and a sensitive approach to problem solving
• Possess high levels of integrity and be able to operate within corporate governance and legal framework.
• Good organisational skills with proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English, ideally with an additional European language.