Specialist Impressionist & Modern Art

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une maison de vente aux enchères internationale de premier plan recherche un Senior Specialist pour son département d'art impressionniste et moderne à Londres. Le candidat idéal doit avoir une solide expérience dans le marché secondaire de l'art avec des relations établies en Allemagne et en Autriche, une capacité à évaluer des œuvres, ainsi qu'une maîtrise de l'allemand. Ce rôle est centré sur l'acquisition de nouveaux matériaux et la création d'opportunités d'affaires.

Qualifications

• Expérience confirmée dans le marché de l'art impressionniste et moderne.
• Relations établies avec des clients en Allemagne et en Autriche.
• Capacité de voyager régulièrement.

Responsibilities

• Sourcer des consignations principalement en Allemagne et en Autriche.
• Évaluer et conseiller les clients concernant la vente de leurs articles.
• Maintenir un contact avec les collectionneurs établis pour encourager de nouvelles affaires.

Skills

Expérience en Art Impressionniste & Moderne

Compétences en évaluation

Maîtrise de l'allemand

Flexibilité pour voyager

Relations établies avec les collectionneurs

Compétences en communication

Approche entrepreneuriale

Proactif et orienté vers le détail

Job description

Impressionist & Modern Art Senior Specialist – London

Our client, a leading International Auction House is seeking a Senior Specialist for their Impressionist & Modern Art Department.
The ideal candidate will have experience within the Impressionist & Modern secondary art market for paintings, sculptures, works on paper and ceramics.

The main focus of this role will be business-getting from Germany and Austria, so an established relationship and client base with the German/Austrian art market and private collectors in the region is essential.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in Impressionist & Modern Art and the auction industry, with a proven history of sourcing consignments for sale
• Valuation ability
• Fluency in German language
• Flexibility to travel
• Established relationships with dealers and collectors in the field
• Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills
• Entrepreneurial approach to generating business
• Proactive and detail-oriented

Responsibilities:

• Source consignments primarily in Germany and Austria for the department to fulfil the budgets set for the department sales.
• Travel regularly to source material for sale and develop the client base.
• Value and advise clients on the sale of their items and collections.
• Prepare sale proposals and work on private sales.
• Maintain and support the ongoing development of a database of customers.
• Build and maintain contact with established collectors to encourage further business with the company, either as buyers or sellers.
• Build and maintain contact with established trade contacts to encourage further business with the company.
• Work with the Head of Department and UK, Europe and Asia Heads on strategies to encourage new business opportunities.
• Participate in department meetings.
• Support the junior members of the team to encourage their development and knowledge of the market.
• Assist with auctions and exhibition events, either in the UK or worldwide as and when required.
• Promote the department through lectures and other promotional events.
• Maintain an awareness of competitors’ strategies to maintain the competitive position of the department in the market.