Head of Private Sales, Handbags

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes "About Sotheby's" then "THE ROLE". The instructions: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to decide which sections to include: About the role? The posting includes "THE ROLE" description. Could map to "About the role". Also "Responsibilities" is present. "Ideal Experience & Competencies" could map to "Requirements" or "Qualifications". Also "Proposed base salary" is present, so we can include Pay section. Benefits: mentions "competitive benefits package" and "discretionary bonus". That's enough for Benefits section. Schedule not mentioned, so omit. Also "About Sotheby's" could be considered "About the company"? Not listed as allowed heading but we could maybe include as a paragraph without heading? The instruction says use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests using those. Probably we should include About the role (the role description) and maybe an introductory paragraph about Sotheby's as a

without heading. But we need to preserve all substantive information. The "About Sotheby's" paragraph is substantive. We could put it as a

before any heading. That's fine. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, privacy notices, etc. Remove those. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's extract content: 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: multiple paragraphs. We'll combine into a cohesive description under About the role heading. Responsibilities: list bullet points under Responsibilities heading. Ideal Experience & Competencies: list bullet points under Requirements or Qualifications heading. Could combine as Requirements. Pay: "The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered." Benefits: mention "competitive benefits package" and "discretionary bonus". Could also include that they are eligible to receive discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package. We'll put that under Benefits. We must not repeat the job title as heading. The job title is "Head of Private Sales". Not to be used as heading. We must not include duplicated lines. Ensure we don't repeat. Now produce HTML:

About Sotheby's ...

About the role

... role description ...

Responsibilities

• ...
...

Requirements

• ...
...

Pay

... salary range ...

Benefits

... discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package ...

We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now extract role description text: From THE ROLE section: "The Head of Private Sales is responsible for originating, sourcing, developing and executing private sale opportunities within the Luxury Division and Handbags. Working closely with colleagues across Sotheby's global network, the role drives revenue growth by cultivating relationships with new and existing clients, identifying opportunities to buy and sell privately, and delivering exceptional client service throughout the transaction process.The role serves as the senior commercial lead for private sales within Handbags and is accountable for driving revenue growth through exceptional client engagement, business development and transaction execution.Working closely with colleagues across Sotheby's global network, the role leverages deep market knowledge, strong client relationships and commercial acumen to identify opportunities, source property, facilitate transactions and deliver exceptional client outcomes. The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding Sotheby's market presence, increasing private sale activity and strengthening relationships with collectors, consignors, dealers, advisors and other key market participants.The role acts as a senior commercial representative for Handbags, partnering with specialists, Client Development teams and colleagues across the wider business to maximise private sale opportunities, grow market share and strengthen Sotheby's position within the luxury sector." We can combine into a paragraph. Now Responsibilities list: The responsibilities section includes many bullet-like sentences. We need to extract each as

. Let's parse: "Private Sales Drive the growth of private sale transactions within Handbags. Originate, negotiate and execute private sale transactions, leveraging Sotheby's global network and client base to identify opportunities. Lead the sourcing and origination of exceptional property within Handbags, leveraging personal networks, market intelligence and Sotheby's global platform to secure opportunities for both private sale and auction. Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of private sale opportunities through proactive client engagement and business development activities. Work closely with Private Sales Strategy, Client Development and Specialist teams to identify client priorities, create action plans and generate transaction opportunities Maintain an exceptionally high level of client service, cultivating strong relationships with new and existing ultra-high-net-worth clients, collectors, dealers, advisors and other market participants. Actively source property for private sale and identify opportunities to place property with existing and prospective buyers. Participate in pricing, valuation and transaction discussions relating to private sale property. Collaborate across departments and categories to maximise cross-selling opportunities and enhance client engagement. Maintain accurate records of client interactions and opportunities within Sotheby's systems. Identify opportunities to transition property and clients between auction and private channels to maximise commercial outcomes for clients and Sotheby’s. Partner with auction teams to ensure opportunities across auction and private sale channels are fully leveraged. Business Development & Strategic Growth Contribute to the development and execution of strategies designed to grow private sales revenue within Handbags. Identify new business opportunities, emerging market trends and collecting behaviours to support commercial growth. Maintain a deep understanding of Handbag-specific market dynamics and competitive activity, using market insights to identify opportunities and inform business strategy. Work with leadership and specialist teams to develop initiatives that attract new clients and deepen existing client relationships. Support Handbag-focused events, exhibitions, partnerships, private selling initiatives and other activities that generate business opportunities and increase market visibility. Represent client interests and market intelligence in discussions relating to business planning and growth initiatives. Client Relationship Management Build and maintain long-term relationships with key collectors, buyers, consignors, advisors and industry contacts. Own relationships with strategic clients and market participants within Handbags, developing tailored approaches to drive acquisition, retention and transaction activity. Deliver a highly personalised and consultative client experience. Act as a trusted advisor to clients by providing market insight, collecting expertise and transaction guidance. Collaborate with Client Development colleagues to identify and engage priority clients globall Handbags Representation & Brand Ambassadorship Act as an ambassador for Sotheby's and Handbags both internally and externally. Maintain a high profile within the Handbag market through attendance at fairs, exhibitions, industry events, client functions and other relevant activities. Develop and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders to enhance Sotheby's visibility and access to commercial opportunities. Support departmental initiatives to engage new audiences and grow awareness of Handbags. Contribute to media, content, social media and thought leadership opportunities where appropriate." We need to split into list items. Some lines have line breaks but we can treat each sentence as an item. However some are multi-sentence paragraphs. We'll just make each bullet as a separate

with the sentence(s). Ensure we don't duplicate. We'll produce a list. Now Requirements: "Ideal Experience & Competencies" bullet list: "8+ years of professional and relevant experience within the luxury goods, art, collectibles or related markets Demonstrable success in originating and executing high-value transactions and developing strong client relationships. Deep understanding of the luxury market and its participants. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and convert opportunities into revenue. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels. Proven ability to build credibility and trust with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across departments and regions. Numerate and detail-oriented. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and relevant business systems. Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional experience. Additional language skills would be advantageous." We'll put each as

. Now Pay: extract: "The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered." We'll put that in

under Pay. Benefits: we could mention "discretionary bonus" and "competitive benefits package". But that's already in Pay paragraph. However we can still have Benefits section summarizing: "Successful candidates are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package." Avoid duplication? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. If we put the same info in both Pay and Benefits, that's duplication but not invented. Might be okay but better to avoid duplication: we could put the bonus and benefits in Benefits section, and Pay section only about base salary range. However the Pay paragraph also mentions base salary range and that offers based on factors. We could split: Pay: base salary range and factors. Benefits: discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package. That preserves all info without duplication. Thus: Pay: "The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered." Benefits: "In addition to base salary, successful candidates are eligible