Consignment Director - Timepieces

Heritage Auctions, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Auctions, Inc. seeks an experienced Consignments Specialist for fine timepieces. You will source consignments from collectors and dealers, vet conditions, authenticate items, and craft catalog descriptions for marketing to top clients.

Requires 5+ years in watches or a major auction house, plus strong negotiation and customer service skills. Work is in a fast-paced Chicago office environment with opportunities to attend trade shows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a watch dealer or in a major auction house focusing on watches and fine timepieces.
• Strong knowledge of watch markets, authentication, and cataloging.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel with excellent 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 develop partnerships.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Customer service

Public speaking

Multitasking

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

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