Junior Specialist (Handbags)

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

Function as liaison with overseas specialists and clients, working on appraisals and providing accurate business value advice to clients as a means of generating long-term business opportunities and reconnecting with inactive clients;

Valuate and appraise property in a professional manner;

Identify signs of wear and distinguish authentic items from counterfeits;

Research property’s authenticity, bibliography, provenance and exhibition history;

Participate in pre-selling upcoming auctions through targeted marketing efforts;

Coordinate and produce materials and information for Handbags, hardware, trend figures, related press and marketing;

Actively participate in Auction events and other functions related to our business.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; direct experience in luxury retail, high-end consignment, M.A preferred;

Minimum of 5 years related working experience in related field such as auction house;

Strong knowledge of current luxury market trends, pricing, and high-demand items;

Knowledge of the auction business;

Excellent Chinese language proficiency is a must;

Demonstrated ability in appraising property and business-getting;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent written and spoken communication;

Ability to work within a team environment;

Willing to travel.

Your interest will be treated in strict confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Equal opportunities are extended to all candidates and the information provided will be used for the consideration of this application. The personal data collected will be for recruitment purposes only. Data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed after six months of the application.

Poly Auction Hong Kong established in 2012 by Poly Culture Group Corporation Limited, is a young but remarkable auction house in Hong Kong. Since its debut auction in 2012, Poly Auction Hong Kong has been holding auctions and continues to set new records for artists, art pieces and artwork categories.

In addition to auction events, Poly Auction Hong Kong is also committed to promoting art, culture and technology through exhibitions and events with leading artists, curated auctions with celebrated collectors and artists, online sales and NFT digital art auctions in recent years.

To cope with our continuous growth and worldwide development, we are now seeking for high calibre to join our team.

Poly Auction Hong Kong established in 2012 by Poly Culture Group Corporation Limited, is a young but remarkable auction house in Hong Kong. Since its debut auction in 2012, Poly Auction Hong Kong has been holding auctions and continues to set new records for artists, art pieces and artwork categories.

In addition to auction events, Poly Auction Hong Kong is also committed to promoting art, culture and technology through exhibitions and events with leading artists, curated auctions with celebrated collectors and artists, online sales and NFT digital art auctions in recent years.

To cope with our continuous growth and worldwide development, we are now seeking for high calibre to join our team.