Specialist, Handbags & Fashion

The role

The Specialist, Handbags & Fashion will source luxury bags and accessories for Auction and Buy Now Marketplace. This person will provide pricing and valuation services to clients and authenticate bags while building buyer relationships.

What you will do

• Business-getting for Auctions across major selling Asian locations and Buy-Now Marketplace
• Inspect and authenticate properties in all Asia locations
• Work with Head of Sale and Marketing teams to promote all Auctions and Marketplace initiatives
• Outreach to auction bidders and buyers to build relationships
• Outreach to Sotheby’s Relationship Managers to ensure internal awareness of all sales happening in this category
• Provide regular analysis of auction and market data
• Advise on handbag and accessory product mix for Sotheby’s Buy-Now Marketplace
• Provide pricing, terms of consignment, and other deal-specific information to consignors
• Ensure that product photography is executed properly
• Work collaboratively with team Administrators and Coordinators to facilitate smooth handoff of information and positive client experiences

Required qualifications

• Experience in auction house, ecommerce or second-hand luxury shop
• Knowledge of retail and resale markets for luxury handbags and accessories
• Interest in luxury brands and ecommerce businesses
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and flexible
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Client Focus; Committed to providing outstanding service to clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy, global team
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite, tech savvy

Nice to have

• Experience as an authenticator and valuer of luxury goods is a plus
• Mandarin and Cantonese are highly advantageous
• other language skills are highly valued

About the company

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Their global network of specialists spans 40 countries.