Career Opportunities

• 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

• ·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]

• Responsible for sourcing property for Art+Design & Redesign auctions as well as supporting other fine & decorative art sales by vetting and valuing property in other areas including but not limited to: Continental and American 18th & 19th-century furniture & decorative art, Early 20th century design, silver, Asian art & design, luxury & couture, and other valuable objects
• Generates business for the department by evaluating property, establishing auction estimates, preparing proposal documents, and doing formal appraisal reports for Estate Tax and Insurance purposes
• Works with department director on strategies to encourage departmental growth
• Assists with departmental email & phone inquiries and walk-in valuations
• Participates in the catalog creation process: Layout, content proofing, and overall design strategy
• Assists with cataloguing, research & authentications, writing essays and condition reports
• Maintains 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/participating in outside events related to their field
• Assists clients with requests for images and additional information as they relate to property offered for sale
• Assist clients with images and condition reports as well as requests for further information on upcoming and previous lots
• Assist with private viewings as needed
• Attend previews and answer client questions
• Participate in auction-related activities such as clerking for phone bidding, registering bidders, fielding online questions
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years auction house / gallery experience as a specialist or valuer
• 5+ years product knowledge’ relevant to the position and generalist knowledge in other areas a plus
• Strong business awareness of the furniture & decorative art secondary market
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to manage and maintain multiple deadlines
• Computer literate and proficient in MS office suite
• Prior use of auction or collection based or similar CRM software
• Actively seeks to increase knowledge in various areas of interest
• An upbeat, cool under pressure, business professional who can work with a variety of strong personalities
• Second language preferred
• USPAP compliant

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

• 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]

• 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]