Jewelry Specialist

Heritage Auctions•Irving, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for evaluating property, acquiring consignments, building relationships, generating and responding to leads, among other duties. The ideal candidate is a go-getter, outgoing, self-motivated, and professional. They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a high ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and a positive attitude with good customer service skills. Willingness to learn; work well with a team; collaborate with other auction categories. 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. Individuals must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE

Requirements

GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years experience in a major auction house preferred and/or as a commercial dealer focusing on estate jewelry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High ability to multitask.
Attention to detail.
Positive attitude with good customer service skills.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to work well with a team.
Ability to collaborate with other auction categories.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years experience in a major auction house preferred
5+ years experience as a commercial dealer focusing on estate jewelry preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate property and establish auction estimates.
Acquire consignments through HA and individually generated leads.
Research and authenticate property.
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 auction previews and final auctions.
Conduct formal, written appraisals for fair market value and retail replacement purposes.
Other duties may be assigned.