Consignment Director - Animation & Anime Art

Heritage Auctions•Beverly Hills, CA

10d•$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for evaluating animation and anime art, Disney Theme Park props and artwork, and Disneyana pieces. It also acquires consignments, builds relationships, generates and responds to leads, and travels extensively. The position also participates in catalog production and sales processes and performs other duties. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
High ability to multitask.
Attention to detail.
Positive attitude with good customer service skills.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to follow set standards and take direction.
Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment.
Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner.
Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough.
Ability to travel extensively, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

Go-getter, outgoing, self-motivated, and independent professional.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the property and establish auction estimates.
Acquire consignments through HA and individually generated leads.
Research, authenticate, and catalog property.
Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy.
Market lots in auctions to various clients.
Contribute to the expansion of the client database.
Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction.
Travel as needed to meet with clients and review the property for potential consignment.
Actively participate in auctions and trade shows.