Cataloguer (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers Corporation; Paris; Hybride; EUR 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Travel Allowance

Welfare and Retirement Plans

Résumé du poste

Bonhams seeks a detail-oriented assistant for Handbag and fashion sales in Paris, supporting exports and client services. You will gather compliance documents, coordinate with experts, and help with cataloguing and shipping inquiries.

You will interact with VIP clients, manage documentation, and assist with event coordination while maintaining confidentiality and teamwork in a fast-paced auction environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in collectibles and first experience in this expertise field.
• Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills (MS Word & Excel).
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and adaptable to a busy auction environment.
• Fluent in French and English; additional European language is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Assist on Handbag and fashion sales for Paris and export activity.
• Gather compliance documents and perform provenance procedures.
• Liaise with experts in Paris and abroad to provide client service.
• Handle client inquiries by phone and at the front desk.
• Coordinate with outside consultants after consignments are approved.
• Maintain property control and wrap items for handling.
• Catalogue property for sale and oversee departmental photography.
• Despatch property and shipping inquiries; assist with proofing catalogues.
• Support gallery setup and assist for press calls.
• Prepare condition reports and coordinate events as needed.
• Provide general office management; maintain records for customers and sales.
• Assist specialists with research and valuation reports.

Connaissances

Interest in collectibles

Proficiency in MS Word

Excel skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Team player

Bilingual French/English

Outils

MS Word

Excel

Description du poste

About the Bonhams Network

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the world's leading auction houses — defined by connection, and home to the curious.

With over 230 years of expertise, Bonhams operates a global network of trusted specialists across 24 countries, including flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong. Across more than 60 specialist categories, Bonhams serves collectors of every kind — from emerging to established — with the objects, stories and expertise that define their collecting journey.

Beyond auctions, Bonhams is both a destination for discovery and for industry-leading services and support. Its rotating programme of exhibitions and public programming is free and open to all, reflecting a longstanding commitment to curiosity, cultural conversation and the enduring power of objects.

For forthcoming auctions and details of specialist departments, visit Bonhams.com.

Bonhams: A house built on knowledge. Defined by connection. Home to the curious.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assisting on Handbag and fashion sales – Paris and exports.
• Gather all compliance documents & perform the provenance procedures in order to facilitate the work of the sales coordinator.
• Liaison with experts ( Paris and abroad ) to ensure prompt advice and service to our customers.
• Efficient handling of client enquires over the telephone and at the front desk
• Liaising with outside consultants once consigned goods are approved by HOD
• Property control - maintaining control of property in and out of the department. Handling of property including wrapping items.
• Cataloguing property for sale.
• Overseeing departmental photography in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Despatching property / shipping enquiries.
• Helping proof the catalogues.
• Assisting with gallery set-up, and on-hand for press calls.
• In time assisting in the preparation and sending of condition reports for the department sales
• General office management, keeping stationary stocked and keeping records and files in order for: customers, sales and the teams.
• Supporting the specialists in their research and assisting with producing formal valuation reports.
• Occasional help with coordinating departmental events.
• Dealing with VIP clients in a considerate and confidential manner.

Key Skills and Experience

• Interest in Collectibles and first experience in this expertise field
• Excellent word processing skills, knowledge of MS word and Excel
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to be discrete and keep confidentiality
• Flexibility and the ability to be a team player
• Fluent in French and English, an additional European language is a plus

What We Offer

Some of our benefits include:

• Travel Allowance
• Welfare and Retirement Plans
  

Start Date: as soon as possible

We thank you for your interest in this position but please note that we will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration.

Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.