Consignment Director - Timepieces

Heritage Auctions, Inc.; Chicago (IL); 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 in Chicago seeks an experienced consignments specialist to source quality items, vet conditions, and authenticate properties. You will create catalog descriptions and marketing materials, market consignments to clients, and negotiate terms.

You will also review settlements and wires, while representing the firm at trade shows to develop partnerships with collectors and dealers. This role requires 5+ years in watches/auction houses and strong client focus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a watch dealer and/or in a major auction house working environment with a focus in watches and fine timepieces.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to multitask and pay great attention to detail.
• Must have a positive attitude with exceptional customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Source quality consignments from private collectors, trade dealers, and retailers.
• Supervise the vetting of conditions and authenticate properties consigned.
• Create and proofread catalog descriptions and marketing materials.
• Market specific consignments to valued clients.
• Negotiate client terms.
• Review settlements and wires.
• Attend trade shows and conventions to obtain consignments and to develop strategic partnerships with clients.

Skills

Word

Excel

Customer service

Public speaking

Education

5+ years in watches/auction house

Job 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

Heritage Auctions Chicago office, 222 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654

COMPENSATION

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

BENEFITS

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source quality consignments from private collectors, trade dealers, and retailers
• Supervise the vetting of conditions and authenticate properties consigned
• Create and proofread catalog descriptions and marketing materials
• Market specific consignments to valued clients
• Negotiate client terms
• Review settlements and wires
• Attend trade shows and conventions to obtain consignments and to develop strategic partnerships with clients

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience as a watch dealer and/or in a major auction house working environment with a focus in watches and fine timepieces

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

The individual 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