Head of Sale; Modern & Contemporary British Art
The job role is as follows:
To take a leading role in the development and formation of the tri-annual Modern & Contemporary British Art auctions; working closely with the other picture departments and general valuations team to drive the sales whilst engaging new and existing buyers and consignors to Roseberys.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for securing consignments and selling sales for the Modern & Contemporary British Art department
- Actively manage client relationships in order to enhance client loyalty and generate business; support key client activity in particular focusing on generating new networks of clients/collectors to Roseberys
- Active participation with the Modern British Art community – attendance at social and art world events e.g. gallery and museum openings; increasing the network of contacts and relationships within this market
- Prepare and deliver valuation proposals to secure consignments, providing valuations both offsite and within the auction house
- Research and write catalogue entries
- Lead the catalogue production process and adhere to strict production deadlines
- Assist with exhibition set up. Actively participate in all presale exhibitions and events, to cultivate bidders, promote and sell the sale. Develop, track and communicate client interest in lots; and execute bids at sale
- Assist with condition reports
- Work with all department specialists to sell the sale by helping clients at the exhibition; speaking to clients about the property;
- Perform valuations for auction, probate and insurance in association with the Professional Services Department
- Mentor the junior members of the department, providing support and guidance on matters related to expertise and client relationships
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of 6 years working with the field of Modern British Art, auction house experience preferred but not essential
- General knowledge about a broad range of Modern & Contemporary British Artists with values ranging from £200 - £500,000
- Proven track record at generating business from both private and trade sources
- Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment and meet deadlines
- Driven with a positive and can-do attitude
- An all-round team player who is happy to contribute to assist and enable the success of the other picture departments
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Full or part time position will be considered. We would also consider a specialist role with the intention to work towards head of sale.
Please send cover letter, CV and salary expectations to hr@roseberys.co.uk
Head of Sale/Specialist; Prints & Multiples
The job role is as follows:
To take a leading role in the development and formation of the tri-annual Prints & Multiples auctions; working closely with the other picture departments and general valuations team to drive the sales whilst engaging new and existing buyers and consignors to Roseberys.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for securing consignments and selling sales for the Prints & Multiples department
- Actively manage client relationships in order to enhance client loyalty and generate business; support key client activity in particular focusing on generating new networks of clients/collectors to Roseberys
- Active participation with the Prints community – attendance at social and art world events e.g. gallery and museum openings; increasing the network of contacts and relationships within this market
- Prepare and deliver valuation proposals to secure consignments, providing valuations both offsite and within the auction house
- Research and write catalogue entries
- Lead the catalogue production process and adhere to strict production deadlines
- Assist with exhibition set up. Actively participate in all presale exhibitions and events, to cultivate bidders, promote and sell the sale. Develop, track and communicate client interest in lots; and execute bids at sale
- Assist with condition reports
- Work with all department specialists to sell the sale by helping clients at the exhibition; speaking to clients about the property;
- Perform valuations for auction, probate and insurance in association with the Professional Services Department
- Mentor the junior members of the department, providing support and guidance on matters related to expertise and client relationships
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of 6 years working with the field of Prints & Multiples, auction house experience preferred but not essential
- General knowledge about a broad range of Modern & Contemporary Prints & Multiples artist with values ranging from £200 - £200,000
- Proven track record at generating business from both private and trade sources
- Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment and meet deadlines
- Driven with a positive and can-do attitude
- An all-round team player who is happy to contribute to assist and enable the success of the other picture departments
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Full or part time position will be considered. We would also consider a specialist role with the intention to work towards head of sale.
Please send cover letter, CV and salary expectations to hr@roseberys.co.uk
Saleroom Porter & Assistant
Roseberys are seeking a new saleroom porter and assistant to work across all departments of the auction house. This is a full-time position and is a one year fixed term contract. It is an excellent entry level role to learn about all aspects of the auction world within a friendly and knowledgeable team.
Main Duties being:
- Moving and lifting heavy furniture, pictures and small objects
- Receiving deliveries into the saleroom, unpacking items
- Ticketing items and checking inventories against items received
- Clearing reception of items being delivered for sale
- Setting up the auction rooms for viewing
- Ensuring the auction rooms, public and outdoor areas are kept clean and presentable
- General auction and viewing day duties
- Assisting clients with clearing items
- Post sale unsold lot management, re-entering of unsold lots in following auction
- Management and co-ordination of storage areas
- Moving items into relevant storage areas
- Photography and editing of lots for the website and catalogues
- Assisting the cataloguers and valuers as required for all departments
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or relevant previous work experience
- A positive can-do attitude
- Team orientated but also with the ability to work confidently alone
- Motivated and hard-working
- Previous experience of manual handling an advantage but not essential
To apply please send cover letter, CV and salary expectations to hr@roseberys.co.uk