Sale Coordinator

Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers Corporation; Paris; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers Corporation is seeking a Sale Coordinator for their Post-War & Contemporary Art department in Paris. The role is essential in managing auctions and client interactions, requiring strong organizational skills and bilingual proficiency in French and English. The successful candidate will support a dynamic team, benefitting from opportunities in a renowned auction house.

Prestations

Travel Allowance

Learning and Training Funding Programme

Welfare and Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience at an Auction House is advantageous.
• Bilingual in French and English is required; Italian is a plus.
• Interest in Contemporary Art is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• You will manage clients and property throughout the sale cycle.
• Coordinate property movement and support after-sale enquiries.
• Assist in preparing valuations and support auction activities.

Connaissances

Time Management

Organizational Ability

Excellent Communication

Workflow Management

Willingness to Support

Intercultural Interactions

Interest in Contemporary Art

Formation

Administrative Experience

Description du poste

About the Bonhams Network

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement.

About the Team

The Bonhams Post-War & Contemporary Art department is built upon exceptional expertise.

Forming part of wider global team based across the UK, HK, Europe and the US, The Paris Post-War & Contemporary Art team delivers a number of sales locally (including two various owner and online sales), as well as consigning property for Private sale and export to our other selling locations.

The department prides itself on its expertise and approachability, working closely as an international team on a daily basis.For this reason, the sale coordinator should be bilingual in French and English, and a good level of Italian would also be advantageous.

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.

The position is available from 1st September 2025.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• 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 valuations, 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.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong time management and organisational ability
• Excellent communication in all modes with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage workflow and priorities in a fast-moving environment
• A flexible approach and a willingness to support Departments and teams outside of your core responsibilities
• Ability to work with different nationalities on a daily basis
• Previous experience in an administrative position, with administrative experience at an Auction House advantageous
• Bilingual French, English required, Italian advantageous
• Interest in Contemporary Art

What We Offer

Some of our benefits include:

• Travel Allowance
• Learning and Training Funding Programme
• Welfare and Retirement Plans
  

If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by the 26th June 2025 at midnight.

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.