Jobs at Sotheby's

You'll coordinate operational execution of sales at a prestigious auction house, ensuring compliance and high-quality client service. You'll collaborate across departments to manage consignment agreements, shipments, and compliance. **This dynamic role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment**.

You will source, catalog, and sell works in Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art through live auctions, online sales, and private sales. You'll combine deep subject-matter expertise with proactive business development and client relationship management to drive the category's strategic growth.

You will help drive Sotheby's growth in the global sports memorabilia market by developing online collectibles sales, securing consignments, and providing expert advice to high-net-worth clients. You'll manage projects from inception to execution and participate in events and marketing content creation.

You will oversee risk governance, insurance programs, and operational risk management for Sotheby's Americas. Your work ensures the safety and reputation of the company's assets, employees, and clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement risk initiatives and maintain compliance.

You will support the Jewellery Department in cataloguing and researching items for sales, producing catalogues (including translation between English and Chinese), and providing comprehensive client services. The role involves pre-sale and post-sale activities and requires attention to detail, research skills, and fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

You will manage the Handbags and Fashion department in America, overseeing operations, people, budgets, and sales strategy. Your responsibilities include new business generation, client development, and building strong relationships with international teams.

You will work with the Client Strategy team to develop strategies for existing clients and identify new high-net-worth opportunities through research and data analysis, supporting key auctions and events.

You will drive revenue growth by sourcing lending opportunities and client relationships in the UK/EMEA, partnering with internal stakeholders to tailor financing solutions for fine art and collectible assets. You'll manage deal execution from origination through negotiation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to expand Sotheby's Financial Services.

You will lead the development and production of high-stakes sales proposals, pitch materials, and market reports for Sotheby's top consignment opportunities. Collaborating with senior business getters and marketing teams, you'll synthesize complex information into compelling narratives and manage the full proposal lifecycle from strategy to delivery.

As a Cataloguer for Chinese Works of Art at Sotheby's, you will research, catalogue, and coordinate sales while providing expert support to the department. You'll contribute to maintaining Sotheby's reputation for excellence in the art world.

You will support the accounts receivable and treasury functions with detailed reporting and financial analysis at Sotheby's. You'll prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and support daily treasury operations.

You'll support **accounts receivable and treasury functions** with detailed reporting and financial analysis at **Sotheby's**, a global leader in art and luxury. Your work will involve daily cash reconciliations, journal entries, and **balance sheet reconciliations**. This role offers exposure to a prestigious company's financial operations.

You'll support clients through the post-sale process at a prestigious auction house, ensuring **timely and professional service**. Your core impact involves coordinating **shipping, payments, and client communications** to ensure satisfaction. This role offers exposure to the **global art market** and leading technology platforms.

You'll drive growth for the Watches category across Europe, sourcing consignments from private collections and trade networks. Your expertise in valuation and negotiation will directly impact auction and private sales revenue. **This role offers a unique opportunity** to work with a prestigious brand in the luxury auction market.

You'll lead the creation of **bespoke proposals and pitch materials** for Sotheby's global salesforce in a **temporary one-year contract** role, collaborating with designers and senior stakeholders to secure high-value consignments. Your core impact will be turning market research and client insights into compelling, strategically-aligned documents that drive business development.

You'll join the Marketplace Watch department in New York, **cataloging watches and clocks** for auctions and private sales. Your research and writing will directly support **valuation accuracy** and **sales efforts** across this sale channel. This role offers exposure to the high-end luxury auction world at a premier institution.

You'll be **researching and cataloguing contemporary and modern artworks** to the highest standard for Sotheby's Milan sales. You'll also **prepare condition reports and academic provenance** while **coordinating with specialists and production teams** to ensure seamless sale preparation.

You'll define and own the **product vision** for Sotheby's consumer marketplace, driving the roadmap for client-facing and internal tools. Your leadership will shape the future of collecting, enabling **rapid growth** through world-class digital solutions. You'll mentor a high-performing product team in a **global, iconic brand**.

You'll lead the **product strategy** for all front-end experiences on Sothebys.com and the mobile app, driving **demand across auctions, private sales and marketplace** during a critical transformation. Partnering with design, engineering, and business teams, you'll shape the **vision and roadmap** for client-facing applications.

You will play an integral role in sourcing, cataloguing, and selling works across Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art sales, combining deep expertise with business development and operational excellence.

You will be the operational lead for the Events team, overseeing logistics for all event production and venue rentals. Your role ensures seamless execution through strong systems, clear communication, and high-quality on-site management, coordinating with internal departments and external vendors.

You'll join Sotheby's Proposals team to produce **business-winning pitch documents** for high-priority consignment opportunities. You'll shape **competitive narratives** through data analysis and visualization, **collaborating with senior business-getters** across fine art, jewelry, wine, and more.

You'll drive new business generation for Sotheby's Impressionist & Modern Art department, focusing on the **middle market**. You'll source, authenticate, and sell property to meet sales and profit targets, while also cataloguing and researching Day sales. This role offers the chance to leverage a global network of collectors and collaborate with leading art experts.

You'll provide **transactional legal support** for loans backed by fine art and collectibles, working with a **fast-growing fintech-like team** within an established auction house. You'll drive **process improvements** and **scalable legal operations**.

You'll define and lead Sotheby’s global bidding strategy, building a **unified, scalable, and client-centric bids function**. You'll transform Bids from a regional function into a globally coordinated model, improving bidder conversion and experience through **data-driven decision-making** and close partnership with Product Technology.

You'll own the end-to-end client journey across **contact centers, in-person touchpoints, and digital channels** for Sotheby's Americas region. Your core impact is driving measurable improvements in **client satisfaction, responsiveness, and journey simplicity** to make service a competitive advantage. This role uniquely blends contact center operations with **hospitality-driven service excellence** in the luxury art world.

You'll own **client experience** as a strategic differentiator for Sotheby's Asia, leading contact center operations and digital journey optimization. Your core impact is building a **hospitality-driven service culture** that drives loyalty and brand distinction. This senior role translates elevated client expectations into **scalable, high-performing service delivery**.

You will lead Sotheby's Jewelry Department in North America, driving sales and client strategy through business development, expertise, and team management. Your focus is on sourcing, authenticating, and selling high-value jewelry to meet revenue and profit targets.

You will source luxury bags and accessories for Auction and Buy Now Marketplace, provide pricing and valuation services, authenticate bags, and build buyer relationships. You'll collaborate with internal teams to drive sales and promote auctions.

You'll **manage consignment terms and contracts** for live and online sales while **coordinating with legal, compliance, and shipping teams** to ensure seamless sale execution. This role ensures **high-quality client service** throughout the sale cycle in a fast-paced auction environment.

You'll serve as the **first point of contact** for clients visiting Sotheby's galleries, ensuring a **seamless client experience** across front-of-house spaces. You'll coordinate with specialist departments to relay high-level information on exhibitions and bidder registration, and help facilitate a premier in-person experience. This role offers a great entry point into the auction and luxury art world.

You'll join the **Chinese Works of Art department** at Sotheby's, driving **new business generation** and overseeing the **authentication and sale** of exceptional objects. Your expertise will directly impact sales targets while mentoring junior colleagues.

You'll drive client growth and revenue generation for Sotheby's Italy, leveraging **targeted events, partnerships, and data-driven initiatives** to acquire new clients and deepen relationships. You'll play a key role in executing the regional growth strategy while overseeing the activation strategy for **Palazzo Serbelloni** beyond auctions.

You'll support **international CWOA sales** and contribute to **strategic sourcing and selling** for major collections across Greater China, working closely with global specialists. Your core impact will be developing the business strategy for the China market and driving client relationships.

You'll support clients through the **post-sale process**, ensuring timely communication and coordination of shipping and logistics. Your work directly impacts client satisfaction across international auctions and private sales. This role offers exposure to **prestigious art and luxury markets** at a globally recognized institution.

You'll manage **inbound consignment inquiries** for Books Collectibles at Sotheby's, working closely with business units and Marketplace teams. Your core impact is **overseeing the entire consignment pipeline** from evaluation to post-sale. This role stands out for its combination of **client relationship management** and cataloging expertise.

You will develop and execute brand partnerships leveraging Sotheby's global reach in art, culture, and luxury. This role involves leading acquisition, pitching, and managing end-to-end partnership activations across digital, physical, and content channels to drive revenue and brand engagement.

You will source luxury handbags and accessories for auctions and the Buy Now Marketplace, providing pricing, valuation, and authentication services. You'll build buyer relationships and collaborate with internal teams to drive sales and private sale activities.

You will lead brand partnerships for Sotheby's with a primary focus on the automotive sector, crafting and executing bespoke marketing partnerships that leverage Sotheby's global brand and assets across art, culture, and luxury. You will source, negotiate, and manage partnerships end-to-end, working with top-tier brands to drive revenue and brand engagement.

You will catalogue and support furniture and decorative art sales in New York, working cross-functionally across English, European Furniture, European Ceramics, and Silver. You'll help shape how objects are presented in catalogues, exhibitions, and digital storytelling to engage both seasoned collectors and new audiences.

You will collaborate with global fine arts departments to develop and execute strategic plans for key clients, using data analysis and relationship-building to maximize transactions and drive new client acquisition.

You'll join Sotheby's engineering team to build and operate systems for **auctions and art commerce**, working on internal tooling, client-facing products, or real-time infrastructure. Your work will directly support some of the most **high-stakes transactions** in the art world, with real ownership of the systems you build.

You'll support Sotheby's Shipping function by delivering **high-quality logistics services** for fine art and luxury objects. You'll manage inbound, domestic, and RTC shipments, ensuring compliance and cost-efficiency. This role offers **exposure to global operations** at a prestigious auction house.

You'll assist the Senior Security Manager in maintaining high security and client service standards at Sotheby's Hong Kong. Your core impact will be ensuring **personal safety** for staff and visitors while overseeing **security systems and contract teams**. This role offers involvement with high-value property and events across Asia.

You'll arrange shipping and logistics for fine art and luxury items between Switzerland and Germany, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. You'll **work with internal teams and vendors** to deliver a consistent client experience, **resolving logistics issues** in a timely manner. This role offers **exposure to Sotheby's global network** and high-value property management.

You'll support pre- and post-sale activities for **Fine Art Specialists** in Sotheby's Geneva office, coordinating with departments across Europe. Your work ensures a **seamless selling experience** for clients. This role combines client liaison with administrative support in a prestigious art auction environment.

You'll define and lead flagship programming worldwide to connect visitors to Sotheby’s through **experiential formats** like exhibitions, artist collaborations, and pop-ups. Your work will expand the global audience, create pathways to becoming a client, and drive revenue. This role is **perfect for a strategic leader** who thrives on innovation and cross-functional partnership.

You'll lead **Sotheby's China** operations, driving sustainable growth through client development and partnerships. Your core impact is expanding auction and private sales while ensuring operational resilience. This role offers **executive responsibility** in a prestigious global auction house.

You'll create **social-first video content** for Sotheby’s, shooting and editing compelling Reels, TikToks, and YouTube series to **drive global audience growth**. Work with rare art and luxury objects in a fast-paced, innovative team.

You'll provide dual support to the Business Operations team and the Contemporary Art department, coordinating valuations and sale preparation. You'll drive **operational excellence** across global teams, ensuring smooth communication and **cross-functional initiative** execution. This hybrid role offers exposure to both business operations and the art world at a prestigious auction house.

You'll support the department by overseeing **consignment processes** for complex, high-value sales. You'll manage pre- and post-sale paperwork, coordinate with sale teams and clients, and **track every sale detail** to ensure smooth execution. This role offers **exposure to high-profile auctions** at a world-renowned auction house.

You'll define and drive Sotheby's marketing vision across Asia as a senior strategic leader. Your core impact is aligning regional marketing with global priorities while adapting to local market dynamics. This role stands out for its high visibility in a prestigious luxury organization.