Consignment Director – Americana / Political

About the role

This Dallas-based position is responsible for evaluating a property, acquiring consignments, building relationships, generating and responding to leads, participating with the catalog production and the sales processes, and other duties.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the property and establish auction estimates.
• Acquire consignments through HA and individually generated leads.
• Research, authenticate, and catalog property.
• Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy.
• Market lots in auctions to various clients.
• Contribute to the expansion of the client database.
• Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction.
• Travel as needed to meet with clients and review the property for potential consignment opportunities.
• Actively participate in auctions.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a major auction house and/or as a commercial dealer with a focus on Americana and political collectibles, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, high ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and have a positive attitude with good customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow set standards and take direction.
• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment.
• Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner.
• Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans
• Onsite gym with access to a personal trainer

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

Location

South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane

Company Information

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE