Job description
Hindman Auctions, an internationally recognized fine art auction house, is looking to add a full time, Specialist for Jewelry in New York. Hindman is now represented in 14 cities in the United States and operates five salerooms, more than any other auction house in the country. They have been in business for over 40 years.
In this exciting role, the Specialist will grow Hindman's business in Jewelry by building long-term client relationships with private collectors, institutions, and industry contracts, and acting as an expert on the jewelry and timepiece market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all gemology work associated with the evaluation of property for auction including gem identification, carat weight calculation, grading, cataloging consigned property, researching authenticity, provenance and reviewing client inquiries to determine sale potential
- Research and catalogue property for auction with the goal of assigning auction estimates, also valuing property for IRS (estate tax, gift tax, donation, etc.) and insurance appraisals
- Work with other Specialists to promote the auction by helping clients at auction previews, speaking to clients about the property, developing, tracking, and communicating client interest and executing bids at auction
- Act as a point of contact for client inquiries regarding appraisal services, consignments, and auctions
- Proactively develop new opportunities to grow and maintain the volume of transactions with private collectors
- Travel to regional offices to support Business Development efforts, and to evaluate and consign property for upcoming sales
- Collaborate with other departments to develop strategies to reach new potential consignors and ensure seamless client service
Successful Candidate will possess:
- Graduate Gemologist degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Jewelry Industry; experience with diamonds, colored stones, signed jewelry
- 3-5 years of appraisal experience
- Direct hands-on experience with current market pricing of jewelry
- Auction house experience strongly desired
- Working knowledge of contemporary, antique, and vintage jewelry
- Strong sense of professionalism; excellent communication, client service and social skills
- Proven ability to initiate new business
- Ability to travel
Hindman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on identity- race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local
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