Consignment Director - Timepieces

Heritage Auctions; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plans

Job summary

A leading auction house in collectibles seeks an experienced expert in vintage and modern timepieces for their Beverly Hills location. The role involves sourcing quality consignments, authenticating timepieces, and negotiating consignor terms. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience in a major auction house or as a watch dealer, along with strong skills in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 - $125,000, complemented by benefits such as medical coverage and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Experienced with fine timepieces in a major auction house or as a watch dealer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Ability to multitask and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Source quality consignments from collectors and retailers.
• Ensure proper authentication and evaluation of timepieces.
• Negotiate consignor terms under company guidelines.
• Create and proofread catalog descriptions and marketing materials.
• Attend trade shows to develop partnerships and evaluate the marketplace.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Exceptional customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

5+ years of experience within Timepieces

Job description

Overview

Are you an expert in vintage and modern timepieces? Heritage Auctions (HA.com) is #1 in the collectibles auction field, and our categories include coins, sports, comics, historical, modern & contemporary art, illustration art, decorative arts, entertainment and music, and more. We are seeking ambitious candidates who will bring their excellent reputation, strong work ethic, organizational skills, and deep knowledge of timepieces to represent Heritage Auctions at our Beverly Hills location.

Summary: Responsible for obtaining consignments of fine timepieces, including antique pocket watches, vintage wristwatches, and high-end modern watches.

Location

Beverly Hills, California

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans

Compensation

$75,000 - $125,000 (Commensurate based on experience).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Source quality consignments from private collectors, trade dealers and retailers
• Ensure property is authenticated and evaluate condition when estimating
• Negotiate consignor terms under company guidelines
• Create and proofread catalog descriptions and marketing materials
• Market specific consignments to valued clients
• Review settlements and wires
• Attend trade shows and conventions to obtain consignments, develop strategic partnerships, and evaluate the current marketplace
• Assist with processing incoming consignments
• Ensure accuracy of details in consignment paperwork
• Proactively follow up on pending requests and outstanding issues
• Assist with gallery previews on and off-site
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager

Education and/or Experience

• 5+ years of experience within Timepieces in a major auction house and/or experience as a watch dealer

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to multitask and pay great attention to detail
• Must have a positive attitude with exceptional customer service skills
• Public speaking talents are a plus!

Work Environment

Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers and persons with disabilities. EOE