Consignment Director - Timepieces

Heritage Auctions, Inc.; 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

Heritage Auctions, Inc. is seeking an experienced consignments professional in Beverly Hills to acquire quality timepiece consignments from collectors, dealers, and retailers.

You will authenticate items, assess condition for valuation, and negotiate consignor terms while crafting accurate catalog descriptions and marketing materials. The role involves market outreach, attending trade shows, and coordinating consignments through to settlement, with opportunities to collaborate across galleries

Qualifications

• Proven experience sourcing consignments of fine timepieces from collectors, dealers, and retailers.
• Ability to authenticate and evaluate condition for estimation purposes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with consignors.
• Familiarity with catalog creation and marketing materials.

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.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Customer service

Public speaking

Education

5+ years experience in Timepieces in a major auction house / watch dealer

Job description

Description

Build your career with Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, Heritage Auctions has spent five decades connecting collectors with extraordinary objects and the stories behind them. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices across the United States and around the world, Heritage serves more than 50 auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Entertainment, Historical, Jewelry, Fine and Decorative Art, Luxury Accessories, Wine, and many more. Join a collaborative, fast-paced company where curiosity is valued, expertise is celebrated, and every day offers an opportunity to work with remarkable pieces of history and culture.

SUMMARY:

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

LOCATION:

9420 Wilshire Blvd. #100, Beverly Hills, 90212

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

Requirements

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 applications, specifically 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