Luxury Handbags Specialist – Auctions & Private Sales (ME)

Sotheby's France; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotheby’s France is seeking a senior Auctions Specialist to drive business in Dubai and the broader Middle East. The role requires deep experience in luxury handbags, authentication, and regional markets, with strong client-management and cross-border collaboration capabilities.

You will work with Head of Department and Marketing to promote auctions, manage private sales initiatives, and ensure high standards of client service while traveling as needed throughout the Middle East and Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing client portfolios and driving sales.
• Experience as a handbag authenticator and valuator.
• Minimum five years of professional experience within the GCC region.
• Knowledge of luxury handbag and resale markets; ecommerce exposure.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development for Auctions in Dubai and the region, and support major European locations and Buy-Now Marketplace.
• Organise Private Sale exhibitions in the Middle East.
• Inspect and authenticate properties in the Middle East and advise on pricing/terms.
• Collaborate with Head of Department and Marketing to promote Auctions and Marketplace initiatives.
• Engage with bidders and buyers to build relationships and expand client base.
• Provide regular auction data analyses to inform strategy and pipeline meetings.
• Travel throughout the Middle East and Europe as required.

Skills

English communication

Proactive

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Independent & team

Confidentiality

Tech savvy

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Arabic language

French language

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Sotheby’s France is seeking a senior Auctions Specialist to drive business in Dubai and the broader Middle East. The role requires deep experience in luxury handbags, authentication, and regional markets, with strong client-management and cross-border collaboration capabilities.

You will work with Head of Department and Marketing to promote auctions, manage private sales initiatives, and ensure high standards of client service while traveling as needed throughout the Middle East and Europe.