Head of Timepiece Consignments

Heritage Auctions; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k plans

Job summary

Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills seeks an expert in timepieces to source consignments of antique pocket watches, vintage wristwatches, and high-end modern watches, representing HA at the Beverly Hills location.

Responsibilities include authenticating items, evaluating condition, negotiating consignor terms, creating catalog descriptions, and building relationships with collectors at trade shows and events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within Timepieces in a major auction house and/or experience as a watch dealer.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Source consignments from private collectors, trade dealers and retailers.
• Authenticate property 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 partnerships, and evaluate the current marketplace.
• Assist with processing incoming consignments.
• Ensure accuracy of details in consignment paperwork.
• 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

Timepieces knowledge

Watch authentication

Client service

Catalog descriptions

Public speaking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills seeks an expert in timepieces to source consignments of antique pocket watches, vintage wristwatches, and high-end modern watches, representing HA at the Beverly Hills location.

Responsibilities include authenticating items, evaluating condition, negotiating consignor terms, creating catalog descriptions, and building relationships with collectors at trade shows and events.