Are you a talented and knowledgeable European Art Specialist? Then set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 40 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Arts, Wine, and many more.
 

SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for evaluating property, meeting clients, acquiring consignments, building relationships, generating and responding to leads, and participating in catalog production and sales processes, among other duties.   

LOCATION: Seeking candidates in Chicago, Dallas, Palm Beach, New York City, and Los Angeles. Major cities are not specific, need to be near a major airport.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!

COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience.  $60,000 - $100,000  
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as may be assigned.

• Evaluate property and establish auction estimates.
• Acquire consignments through HA and individually generated leads.
• Travel as needed to meet with clients and review the property for potential consignment.
• Assist in the research, authentication, and cataloguing of property.
• Write essays on select lots
• Proof catalog text and images, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy
• Market lots in auctions to various clients.
• Contribute to the expansion of the client database.
• Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction.
• Actively participate in auctions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience in a major auction house preferred and/or as a commercial dealer 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have excellent research skills in resources necessary for European works of art
• Reading knowledge of French is preferred
• Knowledge in assessing and describing conditions under UV and in daylight.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; the ability to multitask; and be detail-oriented; have a positive attitude; and good customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn; work well with a team
• Ability to follow set standards and take direction
• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems
• Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner
• Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE