Temporary Pre-sale Coordinator - London, United Kingdom - Sotheby's

Sotheby's

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby's is the world's premier destination for art and luxury.

Synonymous with innovation, Sotheby's promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions, private sales and retail locations.

Our trusted global marketplace is supported by a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Interiors, among many others.

THE ROLE

RESPONSIBILTIES

Collaborate with wider business to address client enquiries, resolve client issues and execute client transactions to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction
Ensure all required legal and compliance documentation are on file including photo ID, proof of address, payment instruction and W8/9 forms
Liaise with clients and manage property throughout the sale cycle
Communicate with clients, shipping coordinators and overseas and regional offices to facilitate inbound shipments, obtain export licenses and arrange customs clearance in accordance with sale deadlines
Manage consignment agreements and terms of sale including requesting legal contracts, generating SAP contracts, tracking receipt of all contracts, IC disclosures and IC recipient contracts
Work closely with Legal department and Business Manager/Director on sale agreements with complex, highly managed terms
Collaborate with Business Manager/Director with regards to extended payment terms, guarantees and irrevocable bids, ensuring all due diligence requirements are met
Work with Specialists, Compliance and Shipping to track all outstanding compliance issues and ensure they are resolved according to catalogue and sale deadlines
With cataloguers arrange for property to be authenticated, where necessary, in line with various committee deadlines
Coordinate the movement of property with shipping coordinators and with cataloguers and sale coordinators (only for Luxury where we have these coordinators) internally and externally for thirdparty services (such as restorers, external experts, authentication committees, photographers)
Set reserves in systems
Review presale compliance reports (AML, ALR) and complete High-Value Lot (HVL) forms as necessary
Prepare lot cards for exhibition
Coordinate postauction transactions including postauction sales, account adjustments and cancelled sales
Obtain and action recommendations for unsold property and facilitate return to consignor shipment and/or collection
Process missed reserves
Follow pending payments with post sale
Liaise with Post-Sale to manage consignor expectations as it relates to late payment
Coordinate and facilitate the compliant processing of private sales, including contract preparation and logistics
Monitor and process House Property and Temporary Admission (TA) property quarterly
Support Inactive Inventory Initiative and work closely with Specialist department and Operations to meet inventory targets

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

Degree in business administration or equivalent field preferred
At least 3+ years' experience in business administration and/or client service
Exceptional client service skills including strong verbal and written communication skills
Competencies in legal, finance and/or project management
Operationally minded with an appetite for technology
Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage challenging deadlines
Creative problem solver with ability to act quickly and effectively under pressure
Highly organized and detail oriented
Selfmotivated, enthusiastic, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office prior experience with SAP or other Sotheby's systems is preferable

**_ The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates._