Assistant to the Chairman
7 days ago
About Sotheby's
Sotheby's is a global leader in the art and luxury market, established in 1744. Our mission is to provide unparalleled access to exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels. We strive to make our industries more inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-level support to the Chairman, Impressionist & Modern Art Department, and the Vice Chairman. As an Assistant, you will work closely with these leaders to ensure effective support and client management of their international clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support, including:
- Preparing correspondence, drafting letters, and emails
- Managing complex schedules, booking travel, and handling expenses
- Coordinating proposals and valuations as required
- Updating and maintaining files and internal systems
- Coordinate tasks and actions while managers are traveling
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Establish effective working relationships with the EAs of high-priority clients and internally across the business
- Support the Client Strategist in ensuring streamlined communication related to business development and client engagement
- Assist with client and business development initiatives, such as updating client systems and sending targeted communications
- Provide liaison support with other departments and international colleagues, ensuring a seamless service to mutual clients
- Coordinate meetings and conference calls with foreign offices
- Organize public relations and communications with the worldwide Press team
- Arrange lunches and assist with dinner arrangements for VIP clients
- Address general queries, problem-solve, and follow tasks through to completion
- Support administration linked to personal life as required
- Assist with ad hoc projects or support to other visiting Chairmen as assigned
Requirements
- Possess exceptional diary management skills
- Possess excellent secretarial skills and be dependable, flexible, discreet, and diplomatic
- Be computer literate, with excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Possess excellent communication skills (both written and spoken)
- Be well-organized, with a good eye for detail and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Enjoy trouble-shooting and using initiative
- Be a team player, capable of working well as part of a busy, highly pressurized team
- Have a friendly and approachable manner towards both clients and colleagues
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