THE ROLE
To catalogue, research and co-ordinate for the CWOA sales and to assist in the general day-to-day functioning of the department.
RESPONSIBLITIES
- Cataloguing and researching items for CWOA sales:
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- Providing expertise, researching and cataloguing objects to the highest standard according to scheduled deadlines.
- Assisting and co-ordinating research, both internally and with external experts.
- Assisting with paste-ups and layouts.
- Liaising with the necessary support departments.
- Writing scholarly catalogue entries.
- Writing and producing proposals for new business.
- Dealing with day-to-day client enquiries at the counter, by email and on the telephone.
- Writing condition reports and responding to estimate enquiries and general correspondence.
- Assisting with the maintenance of departmental archives and the library.
- Work with the Administrator, providing accurate information on all consignments and assisting them with the Inventory review.
- Operating at all times in accordance with the company’s rules on compliance and corporate governance, maintaining high levels of expertise and professionalism in all activities.
- Provide administrative support to the department specialists, including: typing correspondence and valuations maintaining files
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Education to degree level in History of Art ideally with some knowledge and experience of CWOA
- First class research skills
- Fluent in Chinese Language
- The ability to work effectively individually and in a team and to ‘pitch in’ when required
- An eye for detail and a methodical approach
- Ability to work well under pressure and a flexible approach to a wide range of tasks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to an exemplary level of client service
- Self-motivated with enthusiasm to learn
- Strong organisational skills with proven ability of meeting deadlines
- Some understanding of Sotheby’s and its culture and services, and of the auction process in general
- Knowledge of at least one other European language, preferably German, would be advantageous.
