Handbag Appraisal & Auction Specialist

Poly Auction (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Poly Auction Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned appraiser and liaison to work with overseas specialists and clients, providing accurate business value advice to generate long-term opportunities and reconnect with inactive clients.

You will valuate and appraise property, identify signs of wear, research authenticity and provenance, and support pre-selling auctions with targeted marketing while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; MA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related working experience in auction houses.
• Strong knowledge of current luxury market trends, pricing, and high-demand items.
• Knowledge of the auction business.
• Excellent Chinese language proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability in appraising property and business-getting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written and spoken communication.
• Ability to work within a team; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with overseas specialists and clients on appraisals and value advice.
• Valuate and appraise property in a professional manner.
• Identify signs of wear and distinguish authentic items from counterfeits.
• Research property authenticity, provenance and exhibition history.
• Coordinate and produce materials for handbags, hardware, trend figures and related press.
• Participate in pre-selling upcoming auctions through targeted marketing.
• Actively participate in Auction events and related functions.

Skills

Luxury market knowledge

Appraising property

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Chinese language proficiency

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

M.A preferred

Job description

Poly Auction Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned appraiser and liaison to work with overseas specialists and clients, providing accurate business value advice to generate long-term opportunities and reconnect with inactive clients.

You will valuate and appraise property, identify signs of wear, research authenticity and provenance, and support pre-selling auctions with targeted marketing while collaborating across departments.