Luxury Handbags Specialist: Auctions & Private Sales

Sotheby's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A premier auction house based in New York is seeking a Handbags Specialist responsible for sourcing luxury bags and accessories for auction and Buy Now Marketplace. This role requires proven experience in managing client portfolios and driving sales, along with the ability to authenticate handbags. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be proficient in tools like Excel and PowerPoint. Competitive salary range is $100,000-$120,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing client portfolios and driving sales.
• Experience as a handbag authenticator and valuer.
• Knowledge of retail and resale markets for luxury handbags.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing luxury bags for Auction and Buy Now Marketplace.
• Inspect and authenticate properties in the US.
• Drive Private Sale activity within the region.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Sales driving

Authentication of handbags

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tech-savvy

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

A premier auction house based in New York is seeking a Handbags Specialist responsible for sourcing luxury bags and accessories for auction and Buy Now Marketplace. This role requires proven experience in managing client portfolios and driving sales, along with the ability to authenticate handbags. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be proficient in tools like Excel and PowerPoint. Competitive salary range is $100,000-$120,000 plus bonuses and benefits.