Auction Sales Coordinator & Design Liaison

Bonhams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

EAP

Professional development

Employee groups

Job summary

Bonhams in New York seeks a Sale Coordinator to support auction delivery and day-to-day operations across departments. You will manage client files, contracts, and payments, acting as a primary contact for clients, restorers, and suppliers while coordinating with Shipping, Operations and Photography.

You will also assist on sale days with clerking, phone bidding, and after-sale inquiries; in-person presence in the office is required, reflecting our client-focused, hands-on culture.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organisational ability.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage workflow and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Flexible approach and willingness to support multiple departments.
• 1-2 years in an administrative position (not necessarily from an auction background).

Responsibilities

• Operate Auctioneer 3, Bonhams’ auction management system.
• Manage client and property records through sale cycles, including contracts and payments.
• Primary contact for clients, restorers, and suppliers, escalating to Specialists as needed.
• Coordinate movement of property with regional offices, Shipping, Operations and Photography.
• Support after-sale inquiries and arrange shipping quotes for won and unsold lots.
• Assist with day-to-day auction activities, including client inquiries and bidding.
• Assist with on-sale day activities such as clerking and phone bidding.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Workflow management

Flexibility

Administrative experience

Tools

Auctioneer 3

Job description

Bonhams in New York seeks a Sale Coordinator to support auction delivery and day-to-day operations across departments. You will manage client files, contracts, and payments, acting as a primary contact for clients, restorers, and suppliers while coordinating with Shipping, Operations and Photography.

You will also assist on sale days with clerking, phone bidding, and after-sale inquiries; in-person presence in the office is required, reflecting our client-focused, hands-on culture.