Consignment Director, Historical Manuscripts

Heritage Auctions; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Résumé du poste

A leading auction house in Dallas is seeking a Consignment Director specialized in Historical Documents. This role involves acquiring high-quality consignments and building relationships with collectors and institutions. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the auction field, strong negotiation skills, and a dedication to customer service. This position offers competitive compensation based on experience and requires occasional travel for client meetings and events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in auction house or major institution specializing in historical documents.
• Expertise in autographs, letters, documents, archives, or historical ephemera.
• Experience with collection curation is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Grow and refine the Manuscripts category within Heritage Auctions.
• Source consignments from private collections and institutions.
• Evaluate manuscripts for authenticity and market value.
• Negotiate terms of consignment.
• Promote Manuscripts auctions and sales.

Connaissances

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Detail-oriented and organized

Self-starter

Dedication to customer service

Formation

5+ years of experience in an auction house or related field

Demonstrated expertise in historical documents

Experience with institutional or private collection curation

Description du poste

A leading auction house in Dallas is seeking a Consignment Director specialized in Historical Documents. This role involves acquiring high-quality consignments and building relationships with collectors and institutions. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the auction field, strong negotiation skills, and a dedication to customer service. This position offers competitive compensation based on experience and requires occasional travel for client meetings and events.