- Generates business for the department by evaluating property, establishing auction estimates, and preparing proposal documents
- Responsible for creating strategies to encourage departmental growth
- Train and guide team members and inform best practices in pricing, negotiation, and client outreach
- Oversees departmental email & phone inquiries and walk-in valuations
- Participates in the catalogue creation process: Layout, content proofing, and overall design strategy for specific sales and assists other specialists when needed
- Oversees cataloguing, research & authentications, writing essays, and condition reports
- Establishes authentication processes and procedures
- Establishes and maintains relationships with museums and galleries
- Actively markets upcoming lots for auction
- Participates in previews, auctions, and other events
- Represents John Moran Auctioneers by attending outside events related to their field
- Assists clients with requests for images and additional information as they relate to property offered for sale
- Cultivate opportunities for private sales
- Travel as necessary to attend conferences, trade shows, or to evaluate or pick up property
DETAILS
- ·10+ years auction house or gallery experience as a specialist in the appropriate field
- Strong business awareness of the fine art market
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to manage and maintain multiple deadlines
- Proven ability to initiate new business while maintaining existing client relationships
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills
- Excellent with MS office suite and computer skills
- Prior use of auction, collection-based, or similar CRM software
- Actively seeks to increase knowledge in various areas of interest
- Self-starter with the capacity to work in a team environment
- An upbeat, cool under pressure, business professional who can work with a variety of strong personalities
- Second language preferred
- USPAP accreditation a plus
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
DETAILS
- Develop public relations strategies consistent with Company brand that highlights our products/servicing including current and upcoming auctions, previews, and special events
- Develop and produce high-quality, informative, and interesting press releases, press kits, and related materials
- Effectively manage and execute a schedule for company press releases and social media posts for its products/services
- Maximize brand presence on various channels (e.g. web, social media, and print)
- Report on the progress, and results of PR and social media campaigns
- Ability to come up with outside the box editorial ideas for PR, advertising campaigns, and social media posts
- Ensure brand consistency in all advertising efforts
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with 3rd party media outlets, media agencies, and influencers
- Organize PR events to increase awareness of our company
- Organize promotional events, press conferences, community outreach events, and exhibitions
- Collaborate with all relevant internal teams and external partners to ensure continuity in strategy and consistency in execution in order to ensure all the efforts are well-aligned to achieve KPI objectives
- Manage sensitive issues to maintain the company’s good reputation
- Minimum 3 years of experience in auction, museum, gallery, or other art related PR, corporate communications or marketing position
- Proven track record of successful PR activities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical and presentation skills
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple activities and deadlines with great attention to detail and a degree of autonomy on a tight schedule
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with confidence to serve as the company’s spokesperson
- A proactive attitude and an ability to work within a team environment and with staff of all levels
- Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of new tasks on a project-by-project basis
- Ability to foster long-term relationships with key professionals
- Solid experience coordinating successful PR campaigns
- Expertise in different social networks, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or relevant field
- Experience with the following software: Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn as well as posting/tracking programs
- Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator are major assets
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
DETAILS
- Receive incoming shipments by checking condition and moving property to safe storage locations while maintaining established inventory and storage procedures
- Travel to client locations and oversee property pickup and deliveries
- Unload/load trucks while maintaining proper paperwork & inventory procedures
- Unpack / pack artwork & fragile items carefully while maintaining proper inventory procedures
- Assist photography by preparing and moving property onto and off of photo sets, returning property to warehouse inventory locations
- Setup previews, auctions, and events
- Assist customers during previews
- Assist customers with pickup and delivery of items while maintaining proper inventory and release procedures ensuring correct and complete deliveries
- Maintain company security procedures and standard operating procedures
- Maintain warehouse inventory standards
Qualifications:
- 1-years’ experience handling fine art or antique furniture desired
- Ability to perform physical tasks including: lifting, pushing, pulling items using proper lifting/moving techniques – minimum weight lifting capability of 40 lbs
- The ability to safely lift and maneuver large furniture items with the appropriate furniture moving equipment, and with assistance from other staff as needed
- Ability to drive and operate up to 26’ commercial moving trucks
- Ability to utilize appropriate lifting and moving equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand truck, etc.)
- Forklift certification or ability to pass a forklift certification
- Basic PC computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to work overtime, as required, to meet auction schedule deadlines
- Good communication skills, and ability to work with a variety of personalities
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
DETAILS
I. Shooting
- Shoot product photographs for printed catalogues and website
- Properly light property in studio, offsite and in situ environments
- Safely handle property on and off set
- Follow established dept. standards and best practices as they relate to each sale category
- Review photographs for quality & consistency
- Ensure photography deadlines are met
II. Assisting
- Assisting photographers with setup and breakdown of studio equipment.
- Travel to offsite photoshoots when necessary
- Move property on and off set
- Assist with styling photographs
III. Administrative
- Process and manage files according to their use
- Upload files and maintain image database
- Create and maintain photo lists
- Order supplies
IV. Technical
- Maintain set and equipment
- Print proofs
- Troubleshoot technical equipment and computer problems
- 1 year of assisting experience or studio photography classes preferred. Will train the right person
- Experience in Canon digital capture systems and Capture One software preferred
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
- Strong color correction and file management abilities
- Must be proficient on a Mac platform
- Strong organization and problem-resolution skills
- Excellent communication skills, and ability to interact with a variety of personalities
- Ability to work under pressure & handle multiple deadlines
- Ability to perform physical tasks including: pushing, pulling and lifting items using proper lifting/moving techniques — up to 30 lbs.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
DETAILS
- Greet clients and help locate property on gallery floor
- Ensure property safely handled and stored during preview
- Register bidders’ pre-sale, participate in the auction process and assist with pick-ups post-sale
- Assist with sale setup as needed
- Assist with special projects as needed (sorting, filing, making calls, etc.)
Friendly and outgoing
Prior work in a gallery, museum or auction house a plus
Computer literate and proficient in MS office suite
Actively seeks to increase knowledge in various areas of interest
Ability to lift 40lbs
Second language a plus
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]