Wine Auction Specialist, Asia | Build a Global Client Network

Sothebys; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotheby’s Asia seeks a Wine Specialist to liaise with buyers and sellers, provide wine guidance, and secure profitable consignments for sale at auction, while assisting with estimates, inspection, cataloguing and client-facing tasks. This role drives revenue and client activity across Asia.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in auction or fine wine, strong wine knowledge, a WSET diploma preferred, and fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, with readiness for warehouse work and travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in auction or fine wine industry.
• Proficient knowledge of wines and vintages relevant to the auction market.
• English, Mandarin and Cantonese fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiation with clients to secure profitable auction consignments.
• Perform inspection for auction wines at warehouse and on-site at clients’ property.
• Maintain accurate records of warehouse inventory.
• Provide a high level of customer service to buyers and sellers.
• Cultivating your own client base of buyers and sellers across Asia.
• Assist with sale administration.
• Assist at wine auctions and related events.
• Events management/participation - including client development and entertainment.
• Assist in promoting all wine sales globally.
• Assist in cross promoting other Asia departments’ sales.
• Active promotion of retail and storage business.

Skills

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Fluent in Cantonese

Education

WSET Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Sotheby’s Asia seeks a Wine Specialist to liaise with buyers and sellers, provide wine guidance, and secure profitable consignments for sale at auction, while assisting with estimates, inspection, cataloguing and client-facing tasks. This role drives revenue and client activity across Asia.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in auction or fine wine, strong wine knowledge, a WSET diploma preferred, and fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, with readiness for warehouse work and travel.