Entertainment Memorabilia Consignment Director

Heritage Auctions; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plans

Job summary

Heritage Auctions, a leading U.S. auction house with offices in Beverly Hills and worldwide, seeks a Consignment Director for Entertainment in Beverly Hills.

You will evaluate entertainment property, secure consignments, and cultivate relationships with collectors, estates, celebrities, and industry professionals. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of Hollywood history, provenance, authentication, and valuation, plus a proven ability to develop new business and deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in entertainment memorabilia, Hollywood collectibles, auctions, autographs, film and television archives, or other high-value collectibles.
• Proven expertise in evaluating and valuing entertainment memorabilia, including an understanding of provenance, authentication, condition, rarity, and market demand.
• Strong knowledge of Hollywood history, film and television productions, screen-used props, costumes, autographs, and entertainment collectibles.
• Familiarity with authentication methods and provenance research for autographs, props, costumes, and other production-related material.
• Established network of collectors, dealers, consignors, entertainment industry professionals, or other relevant industry contacts strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation and sales skills, with demonstrated success developing client relationships and generating new business.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate detailed research into engaging catalog and marketing copy.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple consignments and projects under tight deadlines.
• Passion for entertainment history and collecting, coupled with a dedication to providing top-tier client service.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate entertainment-related property and establish appropriate auction estimates.
• Acquire consignments through Heritage Auctions leads, industry relationships, and individually generated business.
• Source and evaluate Hollywood memorabilia, screen-used and production-made props, costumes, autographs, signed material, photographs, scripts, awards, and other film and television collectibles.
• Research property, provenance, production history, and authenticity to support accurate attribution and cataloging.
• Work with internal specialists and outside experts, when appropriate, to authenticate entertainment memorabilia and autographs.
• Research and catalog property with compelling, accurate descriptions that communicate historical significance, provenance, and collector appeal.
• Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy.
• Market auction lots and collections to appropriate buyers, collectors, and industry contacts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with collectors, dealers, entertainment industry professionals, archives, estates, celebrities, and other potential consignors.
• Contribute to the continued expansion of the Entertainment client and consignor database.
• Identify new business opportunities and actively pursue significant individual pieces and collections.
• Answer client and bidder inquiries before, during, and after auctions.
• Travel as needed to meet with clients, attend industry events, and review property for potential consignment.
• Actively participate in auctions and support the overall success and growth of the Entertainment category.

Job description

Heritage Auctions, a leading U.S. auction house with offices in Beverly Hills and worldwide, seeks a Consignment Director for Entertainment in Beverly Hills.

You will evaluate entertainment property, secure consignments, and cultivate relationships with collectors, estates, celebrities, and industry professionals. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of Hollywood history, provenance, authentication, and valuation, plus a proven ability to develop new business and deliver exceptional