Wine Auction Sales Leader, Americas

Wine Industry Expo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotheby’s Wine seeks an experienced professional to engage clients, grow our Americas business, and secure profitable consignments for auction and retail. You will build strong client relationships, provide auction estimates, oversee wine inspections, and catalog wines to support the wine property team.

A deep knowledge of fine wine and strong communication are essential; travel may be required. The role emphasizes independence, client service, and teamwork in a dynamic Sotheby’s environment,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent business experience.
• WSET Diploma preferred.
• Experienced in auction processes and valuation within fine wine markets.
• Strong client service orientation with excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Secure profitable consignments for auction and meet revenue targets.
• Provide advice to buyers for auction and retail channels.
• Manage events and client development activities.
• Inspect and catalogue wines for auctions and inventory.
• Support marketing and client communications for wine projects.
• Collaborate with wine property team to ensure high-quality cataloguing.

Skills

Auction process

Valuation experience

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Independent/self-starter

Networking

Selling to high net worth clients

Client service

MS Word/Excel/SAP

Physical work in warehouse

Travel willingness

Team player

Working under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree relevant field

WSET Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

SAP

Job description

Sotheby’s Wine seeks an experienced professional to engage clients, grow our Americas business, and secure profitable consignments for auction and retail. You will build strong client relationships, provide auction estimates, oversee wine inspections, and catalog wines to support the wine property team.

A deep knowledge of fine wine and strong communication are essential; travel may be required. The role emphasizes independence, client service, and teamwork in a dynamic Sotheby’s environment,