VP, Senior Collection Sale Manager
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.THE ROLE This role sits at the center of Sotheby’s most complex, high profile, multi-category engagements—acting as both a trusted client advisor and internal lead across strategy, execution, and stakeholder alignment. This role will serve as project lead managing the creation and execution of Proposals, Sale Schedules and Consignments for high profile for high profile clients with multi-category, high-value, and complex collections to ensure each collection is to ensure each collection is approached with rigor, creativity, and a deeply coordinated, client-first mindset, from initial engagement through final sale. RESPONSIBILITIES Streamline internal and external communication, serving as the single point of contact for various multi-departmental proposals and consignments. Organize and attend client visits to see property, coordinating notes and images to produce Sale Schedules. Work with the Specialists, Proposal Writer, Deal Lead, Marketing, Press, Sale Directors and Business Managers on the preparation of proposals and financial terms; participate in proposal pitches as required. Manage the consignment process from start to finish, overseeing all sale logistics: liaise with sale departments and Legal to create sale contracts and proof details to be sure all terms are accurate, work with department coordinators and Shipping to organize and oversee all shipping and tagging needs, organize on-site photography and video as needed, relay and get approvals for authentication and restoration, send all sale paperwork to the client (pre and post-sale), etc. Set internal deadlines to ensure timely execution of all business getting materials pre-sale, and once business is won, deadline tracking for all sale, marketing and exhibition promises, including any press release and catalogue layout review deadlines, obtaining client approvals as needed. Work with the specialist departments to relay and confirm reserves and interest levels to the client as needed. Keep the client closely informed during the post-sale process, including reporting results to and updating the client on payment status frequently and proact...