Specialist Impressionist & Modern Art

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading International Auction House is seeking an Impressionist & Modern Art Senior Specialist in London. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in the secondary art market and have established relationships with the German and Austrian art sectors to drive new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Impressionist & Modern Art and auction industry.
• Established relationships with dealers and collectors.
• Entrepreneurial approach to generating business.

Responsibilities

• Source consignments primarily in Germany and Austria.
• Value and advise clients on their items and collections.
• Build and maintain contacts with established collectors.

Skills

Valuation ability

Fluency in German language

Networking skills

Business generation skills

Flexibility to travel

Detail-oriented

Written and verbal communication

Proactive approach

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.