Bonhams
Sale Coordinator, American & European Works of Art
Bonhams, Marlborough, Massachusetts, us, 01752
About the Company
Based in Massachusetts, Bonhams Skinner holds approximately 100 sales a year in 20 collecting categories including Americana, Fine Art and Collectibles, and Wine, and ranging from fine wine to contemporary paintings.
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
The American and European Works of Art Department at Bonhams Skinner holds 8 to 10 auctions annually. These sales range from old masters to Contemporary works across all media including paintings, prints, sculpture, photographs, and drawing. We are a close-knit and collaborative team and boast an encyclopaedic knowledge of fine art and the art market. In addition, we work closely with the other fine art departments of the Bonhams network here in the U.S., as well as our colleagues in Europe, Asia, and Australia.
What you will be doing
You will be the department's experienced user of Auctioneer 3, Bonhams' bespoke Auction Management System and primary business tool.You will be responsible for managing clients and their property throughout the sale cycle, including receipting property into A3, generating and issuing consignment contracts, requesting and uploading client details and payment management.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.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.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.You will support your department with preparing condition reports and condition photography as required.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.In addition to the tasks and responsibilities listed, you may be required to perform other duties as assigned by your Manager. This is an in-person position and the expectation is to be in the office for all working hours.
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong time management and organizational abilityExcellent communication in all modes with both internal and external stakeholdersAbility to manage workflow and priorities in a fast-moving environmentA flexible approach and a willingness to support departments and teams outside of your core responsibilities1-2 years in an administrative position (not necessarily from an auction background)
Based in Massachusetts, Bonhams Skinner holds approximately 100 sales a year in 20 collecting categories including Americana, Fine Art and Collectibles, and Wine, and ranging from fine wine to contemporary paintings.
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
The American and European Works of Art Department at Bonhams Skinner holds 8 to 10 auctions annually. These sales range from old masters to Contemporary works across all media including paintings, prints, sculpture, photographs, and drawing. We are a close-knit and collaborative team and boast an encyclopaedic knowledge of fine art and the art market. In addition, we work closely with the other fine art departments of the Bonhams network here in the U.S., as well as our colleagues in Europe, Asia, and Australia.
What you will be doing
You will be the department's experienced user of Auctioneer 3, Bonhams' bespoke Auction Management System and primary business tool.You will be responsible for managing clients and their property throughout the sale cycle, including receipting property into A3, generating and issuing consignment contracts, requesting and uploading client details and payment management.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.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.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.You will support your department with preparing condition reports and condition photography as required.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.In addition to the tasks and responsibilities listed, you may be required to perform other duties as assigned by your Manager. This is an in-person position and the expectation is to be in the office for all working hours.
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong time management and organizational abilityExcellent communication in all modes with both internal and external stakeholdersAbility to manage workflow and priorities in a fast-moving environmentA flexible approach and a willingness to support departments and teams outside of your core responsibilities1-2 years in an administrative position (not necessarily from an auction background)