Cataloguer - London, United Kingdom - Bonhams

Bonhams

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

About Bonhams
Bonhams is a global auction house with an 18th century heritage poised for transformative change.

Our global operations are based in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong where we sell in over 60 categories, including motor cars, paintings, jewellery, and entertainment memorabilia.

About the team

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

To contribute to pre and postsale administration
To catalogue incoming property for sale and oversee photography of each item
Management of the catalogue including but not limited to overseeing authentication, property control, keeping track of consignments and artwork movements, research, maintaining a progress database accessible by all but accountable to you, monitoring adverts, monitoring special terms in proposals, contributing catalogue notes, liaising with senior staff over sensitive areas and assisting with condition reporting prior to the sale
Liaison with specialists to ensure prompt advice and service to our customers and complete initial research and to develop specialist knowledge across the period
To continue to play a leading role in business intelligence and client research; updating databases and anticipating growth areas by keeping on top of news and blogs etc
Keeping records and files in order for customers, sales and external consultants
Efficient handling of client enquires over the telephone and at the front desk and on valuations alongside specialists Keep exploring areas where your career can grow in terms of client development, expertise, and ultimately business getting

Key skills and attributes

Communication your judgement is sound on communication content, style, and method
Relationship building you are proactive and inclusive, and you inspire trust and confidence
Organised you understand priorities and manage your workload methodically

Bonhams Benefits

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing to 33 with service.
Private Health Care
Health & Wellbeing Assistance Program

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by the 23rd April 2024 at midnight.

Bonhams is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.