Sale Coordinator - London, United Kingdom - Bonhams

Bonhams

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

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 Role

The Sale Coordinator is an integral role in the expert department, supporting the Specialists in the successful delivery of auctions as well as the day to day running of the department.

About the Department

Bonhams Antiquities auctions offer a wide variety of objects from the ancient Mediterranean world - including Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East - from the 3rd Millennium B.C.

to the 10th Century A.D.

We hold two live auctions a year in London as part of Bonhams The Classics sales, in July and December.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

You will be the department's experienced user of Auctioneer 3, Bonhams' bespoke Auction
Management System and primary business tool.
You will be responsible for managing clients and their property throughout the sale cycle, including receipting property into A3, generating and issuing consignment contracts, requesting and uploading client details and payment management.
You will be the Department's primary contact for a range of external stakeholders ranging from our clients to restorers and suppliers, escalating to your Specialists when required.
You will help coordinate the movement of property throughout the sale cycle, working with regional offices, Shipping, Operations & Photography to ensure efficient and compliant stock transfer.
You will manage the catalogue production process as well as liaise with Marketing to create and implement a marketing plan for each sale.
You will work with Client Services, Operations and Shipping to support clients with after sale enquiries, including the resolution of payments and arranging shipping quotes for both purchased and unsold lots.
You will support your department with preparing valuations, condition reports and condition photography as required.
As an important part of the department, you will also support on many day to day auction activities and ensure the department has all it needs to run smoothly and effectively. Tasks will include responding to client enquiries pre and post sale, bidding and event management. You will be producing sales calendar and deadline dates.

Key Skills & Attributes

Strong time management and organisational ability
Excellent communication in all modes with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage workflow and priorities in a fastmoving environment
A flexible approach and a willingness to support Departments and teams outside of your core responsibilities Previous experience in an administrative position (not necessarily from an auction background)

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 1st 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.