Specialist

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Bonhams Full time

**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 Department**

The European Ceramics Department is the international market leader with four dedicated sales a year in London and Paris, in addition to single-owner sales. We also conduct valuations and private sales for private collectors and institutions around the world. You will work in an international team, based with two specialist business-getters and a department administrator in London.

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities**

In your role as Specialist, you will be required to carry out the following:

- Appraisal and valuation of property in the office and on location (including European travel)
- Research and catalogue works coming up for sale, including academic footnotes and detailed condition reports
- Develop business-getting strategies with Senior Specialists
- Maintain and support the ongoing development of a departmental database of customers and maintain contact with established clients to encourage further business with the company
- Liaise with the marketing department to promote the business-getting and sales activities of the department
- Work with the rest of the team on proposal documents and pitches for business.
- Assist with organising catalogue photography, layout and design to ensure timely delivery to printers
- Assist the team with organising exhibitions and events worldwide Maintain an awareness of our competitors’ strategies to maintain the competitive position of this department in the market

**Key Skills & Attributes**
- Knowledge of and genuine interest in European Ceramics of the 16th-20th centuries
- Excellent research skills, thoroughness, and ability to write to a scholarly standard
- Good market and trend awareness
- Degree holder or equivalent
- A good level of specialist expertise achieved through a previous role
- Proven business acumen and valuation skills
- Functional working knowledge of the whole auction process and related procedures
- Flexible and receptive to change
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
- Able to work as part of team, and independently
- Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail
- Basic understanding of international export laws and requirements and around KYC and Additional language(s) would be an advantage

**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 16th November 2023 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.



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