VP, Global Programming

Sotheby's•New York, NY

About The Position

The VP, Global Programming is responsible for defining and leading the creation of our Flagship “always on” programming worldwide to drive both new and repeat traffic by connecting visitors to the Sotheby’s universe in compelling and unexpected ways. Through experiential formats including exhibitions, experiences, artist/celebrity collaborations, and pop-up moments, this role will expand the Sotheby’s audience globally, create new pathways to becoming a Sotheby’s client, and drive incremental revenue through paid experiences and pop-up sales.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
10+ years in programming, events and experiences, and marketing and client engagement.
Experience bringing new and innovative formats, events, and experiences to market successfully
Proven track record in driving scalable change and business transformations
Comfortable with ambiguity and change – Programming is an emergent function within Sotheby’s and an entrepreneurial mindset is important
Willingness to continuously improve, develop, and understand industry best practices and a desire to stay ahead of the curve and at the forefront of innovation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team (local and global)
Excellent organizational skills
Be proactive/motivated/confident/forward thinking and efficient, with a good eye for detail and ability to prioritize tasks and to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills, written and spoken
Fluent in English essential

Nice To Haves

MBA is desired
Experience in museums, or other cultural institutions, luxury, and/or hospitality a plus
other languages beneficial

Responsibilities

Design and lead the creation and execution of experiential programming across Sotheby’s Flagship locations worldwide, ensuring there are engaging and exciting moments every day in every location
Drive incremental revenue through programming efforts such as ticketed VIP experiences and exhibition pop-up sales
Partner with internal hospitality partners to create immersive environments and hospitality crossover experiences
Partner across marketing, PR, events, partnerships, Retail, and Operations to lead the creation of programming initiatives that increase awareness, new client acquisition, and client lifetime value
Create a global governance structure to ensure clarity, alignment, and sharing of best practices across key partners helping to lead and execute programming efforts globally
Create a set of global KPIs and ongoing communication structure and cadence to share the work and impact of Programming efforts globally