Head of Timepiece Consignments

Heritage Auctions, Inc.; Beverly Hills (CA); 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, Inc. is seeking an experienced consignments professional in Beverly Hills to acquire quality timepiece consignments from collectors, dealers, and retailers.

You will authenticate items, assess condition for valuation, and negotiate consignor terms while crafting accurate catalog descriptions and marketing materials. The role involves market outreach, attending trade shows, and coordinating consignments through to settlement, with opportunities to collaborate across galleries

Qualifications

• Proven experience sourcing consignments of fine timepieces from collectors, dealers, and retailers.
• Ability to authenticate and evaluate condition for estimation purposes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with consignors.
• Familiarity with catalog creation and marketing materials.

Responsibilities

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

MS Word

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Customer service

Public speaking

Education

5+ years experience in Timepieces in a major auction house / watch dealer

Job description

Heritage Auctions, Inc. is seeking an experienced consignments professional in Beverly Hills to acquire quality timepiece consignments from collectors, dealers, and retailers.

You will authenticate items, assess condition for valuation, and negotiate consignor terms while crafting accurate catalog descriptions and marketing materials. The role involves market outreach, attending trade shows, and coordinating consignments through to settlement, with opportunities to collaborate across galleries