Proposal Writer & Project Manager

Sotheby's•New York, NY

2d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative team working at the heart of the auction business. Sotheby’s Proposals team works with business development leaders to produce highly-polished, compelling, business-winning pitch documents for our highest-priority consignment opportunities across the full breadth of Sotheby’s sale categories, from Fine Art, to Jewelry, Wine and more. You are an expert writer and communicator who understands how to synthesize complex messages into clear and persuasive prose and can easily navigate between qualitative and quantitative arguments. You are a quick learner and a critical thinker who loves to iterate and innovate. You thrive in a fast-paced environment as a result of your impeccable project management skills, ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, attention to detail and nimble approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in relevant area of study/interest
Three years of relevant experience (journalism, publishing, advertising, consulting)
Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
Strong leadership and project management skills; can confidently lead meetings and build relationships with key collaborators
Ability to produce high quality work under tight deadlines
Meticulous attention to detail and follow-up skills
Highly motivated, proactive
Team-oriented, collaborative

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Adobe InDesign a plus
An understanding of the auction industry and a strong interest in the art market are highly advantageous

Responsibilities

Manage overall development and production of business-winning sales proposals, pitch materials, and market reports
Work closely with senior business getters, specialists, business managers and marketing managers to develop pitch strategy, establish competitive differentiators and clearly articulate sale and marketing plans
Synthesize key messages into a cohesive and compelling written document
Collaborate with Proposal Designer and Market Analyst & Researcher to establish project requirements/priorities and execute within deadlines
Manage multi-stage draft review process among deal team members
Coordinate and oversee all aspects of proposal production and delivery, including scheduling, researching, writing, editing, proofreading, designing, publishing and shipping the Proposal
Manage and complete multiple projects efficiently under time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment