Cataloguer, Sports Trading Cards - New York, United States - Sotheby's

Sotheby's

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

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

Sotheby's Modern Collectibles and Sports Memorabilia Department is seeking a Card Cataloguer to join our dynamic team, focusing on helping drive the growth of our position in the global sports memorabilia market, with a particular focus on developing online collectibles sales.

You will have specialist knowledge and experience in vintage and rare sports cards, and be an independent self-starter.

The cataloguer will write robust descriptions of cards consigned to Sotheby's for auction.

Reporting to the Head of Streetwear and Modern Collectables, he or she will negotiate deals, inspect and catalogue sports cards, provide advice to buyers both for collecting and investing, attend sports card events and provide general organization and administration on all levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project manage Collectibles projects from inception to execution, tracking each detail to completion
Cataloguing incoming Trading Cards
Events creation/management/participation to include client development and entertaining
Perform property inspection of memorabilia at Sotheby's and onsite at client's premises (as needed)
Maintain accurate records of warehouse inventory
Provide a high level of customer service to all clients
Crossselling the business to all Sotheby's clients

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

Exceptional knowledge of vintage and rare sports cards relevant to the auction & retail market
Understand and demonstrate a "no compromise" attitude towards luxury: protecting the Sotheby's Modern Collectibles brand vision and brand equity while achieving short term sales goals
Experience in developing clientele over time and nurturing relationships with an existing client network
High level of attention to detail is a must
Selfstarter with an ability to make commercial decisions independently
Experience networking and selling to high net worth and ultrahigh net worth individuals
Professional, discreet and commercial client service skills
Fluent in both writing and speaking English
Proficient in MS Word, Excel
Travel may be required

**_ 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._