Specialist, Handbags & Fashion

The role

You will source luxury bags and accessories for Sotheby's Auction and Buy Now Marketplace. You will value and authenticate bags, build buyer relationships and work with internal teams.

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 Auctions and Marketplace initiatives
• Outreach to auction bidders and buyers to build relationships
• Outreach to Sotheby's Relationship Managers on sales in this category
• Provide regular analysis of auction and market data
• Advise on handbag and accessory product mix for the Buy-Now Marketplace
• Provide pricing, terms of consignment and deal information to consignors
• Ensure product photography is executed properly
• Participate in regular pipeline meetings with the Head of Sale

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 and commitment to outstanding service
• 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
• Mandarin and Cantonese
• Other language skills

Before you apply

• Open to candidates in Hong Kong, China, Singapore or Taiwan

About the company

Sotheby's promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Established in 1744, it operates across 70 selling categories with specialists in 40 countries.