Head of Department: Modern Design & Decorative Arts
Overview:
To lead the development and growth of the Modern Design & Decorative Arts department; working within the department and with the general valuations team to drive sales, whilst engaging new and existing buyers and consignors to Roseberys.
Responsibilities
- Securing consignments to increase turnover and income for the department and selling sales for the Modern Design & Decorative Arts Department. Sourcing new business through pro-active target marketing, cold calling, relationship making and building and maintaining existing client relationships.
- 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
- 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
- Lead the 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.
- Undertake condition reports for both Modern Design and Decorative arts items
- Viewing responsibilities helping clients at the exhibition; speaking to clients about the property
- Perform valuations for auction and probate 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- Minimum 7 years relevant experience within the field of Modern Design & Decorative Arts, auction house experience preferred but not essential
- General knowledge about a broad range of values within the discipline ranging from £200-£200,000
- Proven track record at generating business from both private and trade sources and increasing turnover within similar field
- Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment and meet deadlines
- Driven with a positive and can-do attitude
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Full or part time position will be considered. To apply please send CV, cover letter and salary expectations to hr@roseberys.co.uk
Asian Art Specialist
Roseberys are seeking an experienced, well-rounded, knowledgeable, passion and pro-active specialist to join our growing Asian department. This is a full-time role and an exciting opportunity to join a successful and well-established department within the auction house.
The job role is as follows:
To take a leading role in the development and formation of the bi-annual Chinese, Japanese & South East Asian Art auctions; working closely with the head of department to drive the sales whilst engaging new and existing buyers and consignors to Roseberys.
Responsibilities
Business Getting
- Responsible for securing consignments and nurturing clients and buyers for the Asian 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 Asian 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
Cataloguing & Auctions
- Research and write catalogue entries
- Translating entries and notes
- Assist with the catalogue production process and adhere to strict production deadlines
- Assist with viewing 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
Marketing
- Co-ordinate with the marketing department for aspects of pre and post-sale communication and develop Roseberys’ Asian Art social media channels
Mentorship
- Manage the departmental internship programme
- Mentor the junior members of the department, providing support and guidance on matters related to expertise and client relationships
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years experience within the field
- Established track record of generating new business within the Asian art market
- Proven network of contacts and ability to form new business relationships
- Up to date market knowledge
- Experience and knowledge of Chinese advertising pathways
- Fluent in Mandarin
- Auction house experience preferred but not essential
- Previous experience of mentoring junior staff or interns
To apply please send CV and cover letter stating salary expectations to hr@roseberys.co.uk
Furniture Department Valuer & Cataloguer
Roseberys are seeking a diligent, enthusiastic and passionate person to join our furniture department as a valuer and cataloguer. This is a full-time position and based predominantly in-house within the auction rooms.
Overview & Responsibilities
To catalogue and manage the furniture sections of the Traditional & Modern Home auctions and the tri-annual Fine & Decorative auctions, to provide in house valuations to clients in person and by email, and to oversee the management and organisation of the furniture within the saleroom.
Main responsibilities include:
Cataloguing & Valuing
- Cataloguing furniture lots
- Undertaking valuations in the auction house and by email
- Writing catalogue notes
- Conducting condition reports
- Managing the photography for the furniture sections of auctions
- Adhering to deadlines
- Proof reading
- Curating the order of the auction
Saleroom Duties and Management
- Liaising with clients regarding pre and post-sale enquiries
- Co-ordinating collection of furniture with buyers post sale
- Daily manual handling of heavy furniture
- Receiving and managing incoming deliveries including checking off against contracts
- Managing the logistics of inhouse and offsite furniture storage areas to ensure smooth stock rotation and careful handling of goods
- Assisting to prepare the auction room for viewings and ensure lotting up is completed on time
- Helping to set the auction room up for sales
- Managing re-entries of unsold lots
- Internet clerking for auctions
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree desirable but not essential
- Minimum 3 years experience within an auction house with a good understanding of the auction process
- Previous furniture cataloguing and valuation experience
- Experience in manual handling of heavy furniture
- Ability to maintain composure in a stressful environment and meet deadlines
- Driven with a positive and can-do attitude
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
To apply please send CV and cover letter stating salary expectations to hr@roseberys.co.uk