Auction Specialist

RM Canada•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Auction Specialist will source and consign collector cars for RM Sotheby's auctions, with a particular focus on Swiss auctions, and build lasting relationships with collectors in Switzerland and across Europe. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role provides valuations and appraisals, supports specialist and cataloguing teams with research and catalogue content, and contributes hands-on at previews and on sale days. Working with the Private Sales and Sealed team, the Auction Specialist refers cars better suited to those routes to market. The position is suited to a collector car professional with strong auction market knowledge and a growing network.

Requirements

Several years of experience in collector car auctions, sales, dealing, or a closely related specialist field, with a track record of securing consignments.
Strong knowledge of the collector car market, values, and provenance research.
A growing network within the Swiss collector community.
Fluency in English and fluency in German and/or French.
Right to work in Switzerland.
Absolute discretion and sound judgment when dealing with UHNW clients and confidential information.
Willingness to travel regularly across Switzerland and Europe, and to key international events.
Highly organised and detail-minded, and comfortable working to auction deadlines and using a CRM.

Nice To Haves

Italian language skills.

Responsibilities

Build lasting relationships and act as a trusted advisor to Swiss and international clients buying or selling collector cars at auction.
Help clients pursue their passion, build or divest collections, and make financial or portfolio decisions.
Source and consign collector cars for RM Sotheby's auctions, particularly Swiss auctions, managing consignments from first contact through sale.
Work with the Managing Director and Head of Sales to grow auction consignments and market share in Switzerland.
Drive revenue by providing valuations and appraisals for auction consignments, estate planning, financing, insurance, and other client needs.
Work with specialist and cataloguing teams to research and communicate the history, provenance, and unique selling features of auction consignments.
Guide consignors through inspections, condition reports, estimates, and logistics, in coordination with operations colleagues.
Support previews and sale days, assisting consignors and bidders and helping deliver an exceptional client experience.
Refer cars better suited to private sale or Sealed in collaboration with the relevant team.
Promote upcoming auctions, consignments, and events to current and prospective clients.
Represent RM Sotheby's at events in Switzerland, across Europe, and at key international events.
Generate and develop new clients through networking, referrals, and follow-up on assigned leads.
Handle client information discreetly and maintain timely, up-to-date records of sales calls, client contacts, and meeting details.
Perform other activities assigned by the employer related to generating revenue through motor car transactions.