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ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City. THE ROLE: You will be an experienced and independent, self-starter, tasked with engaging potential and current clients to further grow our business.     The role will cultivate new clients, maintain strong relationships with existing clients, provide clients with auction estimates and negotiate profitable consignments to build a series of sales in Americas. He or she will provide advice to buyers both for drinking and investment, attend wine events, and provide general administration on all levels. This role also acts secondary support in inspecting and cataloging property. The areas of focus are:   Business get Manage sales Sell property Maintain client relationship   RESPONSIBILITIES: Secure profitable consignments for auction, meeting individual revenue targets and the department’s annual plan   Provide advice to buyers across both auction & retail   Events management/participation to include client development and entertaining   Conduct property inspection for auction wines at warehouse and on-site at client’s premises to support the wine property team   Provide a high level of customer service to all clients to “sell the sales”   Manage with sale administration   In collaboration with marketing and sales management, host clients at wine auctions, tastings, dinners and related events   Cross-selling the retail business to auction buyers     Lead and guide other auction wine specialists   Provide valuation to underpin the pipeline and for insurance purpose via research to support the wine property team   Catalogue and proof wines to the highest standard to support the wine property team   Provide elements needed for marketing content as requested by Marketing team including photos to support the wine property team   Liaising with Catalogue Production and Sale Creation teams as appropriate to prepare sales   Participate in local, regional and global Sotheby’s Wine projects as required   Provide support to other parts of the Sotheby’s Wine business as and when required    Demonstrate a consistent client first approach to business, ensuring active and timely communication with clients and ensuring that their needs are at the center of our decisions and actions while remaining compliant with Sotheby’s policies and code of conduct   QUALIFICATIONS: Undergraduate degree relevant field or equivalent business experience   Strong understanding and experience in auction process and business model   WSET Diploma preferred   Exceptional knowledge of fine and rare wines and vintages relevant to the auction market with experience in valuation   Excellent interpersonal and co