Part Time Exhibition Support
About The Position
The Bids & Client Services Department is the first and most highly visible contributor to the client experience at Sotheby's worldwide headquarters. It is the responsibility of the team to support a seamless client experience across Sotheby's front of house spaces and to set the tone for the highest standard of client service throughout the organization. The Exhibition Staff are the first point of contact for clients visiting Sotheby’s galleries available to liaise with clients and specialists, relay high level information on the exhibition and bidders registration process as requested, and ensure all clients visiting Sotheby’s galleries receive exceptional service.
Requirements
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills with a pleasant client service-oriented attitude
- Proven experience employing problem solving skills; highly resourceful
- Team player with a positive working rapport with colleagues
- Calm demeanor with an ability to deliver in time-sensitive scenarios
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and poise
- Previous experience in a client service, luxury or hospitality driven industry
- Forward thinking and tech savvy
Nice To Haves
- General knowledge of art history and art market preferred
- Foreign language(s) a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as Brand Ambassador for the Company, portraying a warm, hospitable feeling for both current and prospective clients
- Facilitate and support a premier in-person experience across all front of house spaces at Sotheby’s galleries
- Assist clients with general inquiries through the possession of thorough and current knowledge of the Company’s international sale and exhibition calendars, special events, departments, personnel and their building locations; names and titles of Sotheby’s senior management and executive officers
- Responsible for exhibition-related activities including: timely opening and closing of galleries; creation of new client accounts; bid registrations; knowledge of department experts, sale highlights and lot locations
- Coordinate with Specialist and Non-Specialist departments to ensure that a client’s needs are met
- Accountable to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Company’s domestic and international auction process to effectively communicate with existing and potential clients
- Participate in ad hoc projects, as needed
- Must adhere to required front of house attire at all times during working hours
Benefits
- Benefits as required by law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
