Specialist - Arms and Armour

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auction house in the City of London is seeking a Specialist – Arms and Armour. This role involves cataloguing items, interacting with clients, and developing marketing strategies. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of auction house experience and a degree. It offers an opportunity to work closely with a specialized team in a reputable environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with an Auction House.
• Demonstrated interest in Arms and Armour as collectibles.
• The highest discretion for confidential projects.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, researching and cataloguing items for sales.
• Preparing property details and investigating item origins.
• Assisting with catalogue management and marketing.

Skills

Auction House experience

Interest in Arms and Armour

Social media experience

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

We have partnered with a prestigious Auction House on their search for a Specialist – Arms and Armour.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, researching and cataloguing items for Arms and Armour collectors sales
• The Specialist point of contact for lots pertaining to Arms and Armour, receiving inquiries and frequently communicating with the Consultant in this domain
• Preparing property details for meetings to ascertain value and condition and make any necessary amendments
• Investigating the origin of items for assessment and those consigned to sale, consulting with experts and advisors regarding authenticity and auction/insurance values
• Writing essays, footnotes for the catalogue, and proposal entries
• Assisting with press calls, arranging gallery setup for Arms and Armour sales, attending auction previews and weekend views, placing phone bids on sale days
• Coordinating with in-house photographers on the photography of sale objects
• Preparing condition reports ahead of the catalogue's online launch and sending them directly to clients
• Effectively responding to client inquiries via phone, in person, and email
• Arranging insurance valuations and providing reports and research to the relevant Specialist
• Prospective UK business acquisition or valuation assignments
• Working with the marketing manager to coordinate marketing for the Arms and Armour sale
• Assisting with catalogue management, including photo research, sourcing images, proofing, catalogue design, lotting up the sale, and ensuring that special terms in proposals are honoured; being aware of catalogue legalities, such as lot symbol and copyright
• Development of the social media account
• Creating customised target emails to promote upcoming auctions and particular lot
• Nurturing current relationships and forming new ones with clients
• Helping with shipping coordination and shipping quotes in cooperation with the Administrator
• Helping the Administrator with stock management, monitoring consignments and dispatches both before and after the sale
• Keeping files and documents organised for clients, sales, and outside consultants
• Maintaining library and reference materials
• General administrative duties to maintain the department's efficiency
• Develop Specialist skills according to Senior department members' advice and guidance

Skills Required

• At least 3 years of experience with an Auction House
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Demonstrated interest in Arms and Armour as collectibles, with a passion for the field and an unwavering ambition to become a valuable contributor to the specialised team
• The highest discretion for upcoming projects, celebrity clients, artist management, and VIPs both internally and externally
• Experience with social media
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Computer skills