Director, Rare Spirits Auctions & Growth

K&L Wine Merchants; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

K&L Wine Merchants is seeking a Director of Spirits Auction to lead rare spirits consignments and grow our national auction platform from California. This role blends acquisition, business development, and client service, with travel for inspections and events.

You will build relationships with collectors, industry partners, and cross‑functional teams to drive revenue and authenticity standards; leadership and strategic execution are key to success in this hybrid, California‑based role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in spirits, auctions, luxury collectibles, or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead spirits acquisition and consignment strategies for rare and collectible collections.
• Develop and maintain relationships with collectors, consignors, storage facilities, and industry partners.
• Oversee authentication, inspection, appraisal, and quality control of collections; collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Business development

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

K&L Wine Merchants is seeking a Director of Spirits Auction to lead rare spirits consignments and grow our national auction platform from California. This role blends acquisition, business development, and client service, with travel for inspections and events.

You will build relationships with collectors, industry partners, and cross‑functional teams to drive revenue and authenticity standards; leadership and strategic execution are key to success in this hybrid, California‑based role.