Senior / Junior Specialist (Jewellery)

Poly Auction (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,020,000; Full time

Job summary

Poly Auction Hong Kong seeks a senior specialist to identify and maintain relationships with high net worth clients and oversee appraisals for jewelry consignments. You will liaise with overseas specialists, assess sale potential, and research authenticity and provenance for catalogue contributions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years in auctions or prestige jewelry, and fluency in English and Chinese. Travel may be required as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years related working experience in related field such as auction house or prestige jewel firm.
• Knowledge of the auction business.
• Excellent Chinese and English proficiency is a must.
• Demonstrated ability in appraising property and business-getting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent written and spoken communication.
• Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Candidates with more extensive experience will be considered as Senior Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain relationships with all clients, especially high net worth clients and properties of Jewelry.
• Liaise with overseas specialists and clients on appraisals and provide accurate value advice to generate long-term opportunities.
• Review incoming property inquiries with the department to determine sale potential and value.
• Research property authenticity, bibliography, provenance and exhibition history.
• Prepare condition reports of consigned property prior to the auction.
• Participate in Telephone Bidding during the auction.
• Coordinate and produce materials and information for art-related press and marketing.
• Actively participate in art and auction events, art fairs, and related functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual EN/ZH

Property appraisal

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Identify and maintain relationships with all clients, especially on high net worth value clients and properties ofJewelry;

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

Review incoming property inquires with department to determine property sale potential and value;

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

Essay on property for catalogue;

Handle catalogue production and layout;

Prepare condition reports of consigned property prior to the auction;

Participate in Telephone Bidding with clients during the auction;

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

Coordinate and produce materials and information for Art related press and marketing;

Actively participate in Art and Auction events, art fairs, and other functions related to our business.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline;

Minimum of 7 years related working experience in related field such as auction house or prestige Jewel firm;

Knowledge of the auction business;

Excellent Chinese and English proficiency is a must;

Demonstrated ability in appraising property and business-getting;

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

Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail;

Ability to work within a team environment;

Candidates with more extensive experience will be considered as Senior Specialist .

Willing to travel.

present and expected salary

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.