Gallery Manager at Sotheby’s

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Art Auctions, Luxury GoodsIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience in art handling

Responsibilities

Organize and lead Sale set up meetings with the relevant specialist departments, sale directors, design and logistic sale leads for all sale exhibitions, travelling exhibitions and preview exhibitions
Collaborate with the Greenford Park Manager to schedule all internal sales transport between New Bond Street & Greenford Park
Collaborate with Specialist departments and the Marketing department to support and execute the creative vision for the exhibition
Collaborate with the Design team & Logistics Support Manager to schedule the delivery and collection of all exhibition enhancements
Take a proactive role in problem-solving and decision-making to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of exhibition set-ups and auctions
Ensure all exhibitions and live auctions open to the public on time and adhere to budgetary requirements
Maintain and uphold a consistently high standard of cleanliness across all Galleries
Collaborate with the Technician Manager and Greenford Park Manager in overseeing the technician team, ensuring all team members are effectively utilized to optimize efficiencies, as well as scheduling of support from third-party vendors and casual technicians
Serve as the primary point of contact for all Marquee level sales, along with selected other sales ensuring that the set-up schedule is adhered to with a timely completion of all deadlines
Coordinate scheduling and act as the primary point of contact for viewing staff, ensuring exhibition numbers support the needs of the business and adhere to budgetary requirements
Work closely with Head of Logistics & Gallery operations to plan and implement budgetary requirements with regards to organizing overtime, external support and internal transport
Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports on the status of exhibitions and sales events to senior management
Develop & Maintain the London Sales Calendar, working alongside the Head of Logistics, General Manager, Sales Directors and Bids departments ensuring that all sales and exhibitions are scheduled and coordinated efficiently
Work alongside the Logistics Support Manager to ensure all equipment is regularly tested and complies with relevant Health & Safety legislation
Partner with all operations departments, including Risk Management and Facilities, to foster a high level of collaboration and seamless workflow

Skills

Art Handling

Exhibition Management

Project Management

Logistics Coordination

Event Planning

Team Collaboration

Scheduling

Gallery Setup

Sotheby’s

Auction house for fine art

About Sotheby’s

Sotheby's is a global auction house that specializes in selling fine art, luxury items, and collectibles through live and online auctions, as well as private sales. The company provides online estimates to help sellers determine the value of their items, which is a key differentiator from competitors. Sotheby's holds auctions in major cities worldwide, attracting a diverse audience and ensuring a competitive market for high-end items. The goal is to connect buyers and sellers in the luxury market while offering a personalized and discreet experience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1744Year Founded

$4MTotal Funding

POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage

Real Estate, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Risks

NFT market volatility poses financial risks for Sotheby's digital collectibles sales.

Recent staff layoffs indicate potential financial instability or auction performance downturn.

The $100 million Breuer building acquisition could strain financial resources if unprofitable.

Differentiation

Sotheby's offers both live and online auctions, catering to diverse client preferences.

The company provides private sales for clients seeking privacy and exclusivity in transactions.

Sotheby's expertise in valuing rare items attracts high-end collectors and investors.

Upsides

Sotheby's collaboration with The Luxury Group offers unique luxury auction experiences.

The acquisition of the Breuer building enhances Sotheby's brand and auction venue prestige.

Sotheby's acceptance of cryptocurrency payments attracts crypto-wealthy buyers.

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