Department Assistant(12-month Fixed Term Contract)

BONHAMS 1793 LIMITED, Mayfair, City of Westminster

Department Assistant(12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Salary Not Specified

BONHAMS 1793 LIMITED, Mayfair, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 9 Jun | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e8b524fbd2e0459fb98d23ad55be3de4

Full Job Description

In your role as a Department Assistant, you will be required to carry out the following: Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Be the department's experienced user of Auctioneer 3 (A3), Bonhams' bespoke Auction Management System and primary business tool.
  • Manage clients and their property throughout the sale cycle, including receipting property into A3, generating and issuing consignment contracts, requesting and uploading client details and payment management.
  • Act as client liaison when appropriate to gather or dispatch consignment and property related information.
  • Assist to co-ordinate and oversee the movement of property throughout the sale cycle, working with regional offices, Shipping, Operations & Photography to ensure efficient and compliant stock transfer.
  • Work with Client Services, Operations and Shipping to support clients with after sale enquiries, including the resolution of payments and arranging shipping quotes for both purchased and unsold lots.
  • Support the department with their preparing valuations, cataloguing, condition reports and condition photography as required.
  • Support on many day-to-day auction activities and administrative tasks, and ensure the department has all it needs to run smoothly and effectively. Tasks will include responding to client enquiries pre- and post-sale, bidding and event management.

    Team player/collaborator and the ability to work in a small team.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-up to see tasks through to completion.
  • Strong time management and organisational ability.
  • Excellent communication in all modes with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage own workflow and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
  • A flexible approach and a willingness to support departments and teams outside of your core responsibilities.
  • Prior experience working in an administrative position preferred.
  • Tech savvy and strong content creating ability.

    Founded in 1793, Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams' global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement.

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