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". We should not repeat job title as heading. Use

for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include sections only if posting has real specific content. We have content: About Sotheby's (company description). Could map to "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is generic; but we have "THE ROLE" description. Could treat that as "About the role". Use

About the role

then paragraph(s) describing role. Responsibilities: there is a big block titled "Responsibilities" with subcategories: Private Sales, Business Development & Strategic Growth, Client Relationship Management, Handbags Representation & Brand Ambassadorship. We should output a

• list of duties. Probably combine all bullet points into list items. Could keep subheadings? Not required; just list. Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: The posting has "Ideal Experience & Competencies" which includes experience, competencies, education, language skills. Could map to Requirements and Qualifications and Skills. We need to decide sections: maybe "Requirements" for experience, "Qualifications" for education, "Skills" for competencies. But we must not create thin sections; better to combine into one section like "Requirements" containing all. However instructions: Use headings for those categories if content exists. We have content for experience, education, skills. Could create three sections but risk thin. Better to combine into "Requirements" and maybe "Skills". Let's see: The Ideal Experience & Competencies includes: 8+ years experience, demonstrable success, deep understanding, strong commercial acumen, excellent interpersonal, negotiation, influencing skills, ability to communicate, proven ability to build credibility, strong organisational skills, collaborative approach, numerate and detail-oriented, excellent computer skills, educated to degree level or equivalent, additional language skills advantageous. That's a mix of experience, skills, qualifications. Could split: Requirements (experience), Qualifications (education), Skills (competencies). But each would be somewhat thin but still have multiple bullet points. Might be okay. Pay: The posting includes "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." So we have Pay and Benefits. So we need sections Pay and Benefits. Schedule: Not mentioned, so omit. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, privacy notice, etc. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep all details from the sections we include. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's craft:

  About the role

  ... paragraphs from THE ROLE section ...

  Then

  Responsibilities

  • ... each duty ...
  We need to ensure we capture all duties listed under Responsibilities subheadings. Let's extract duties: Under 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 globally 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. Now Requirements/Qualifications/Skills. From Ideal Experience & Competencies: - 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 could split:

  Requirements

  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.

  But we need to preserve all detail; better to list as
  . Similarly Qualifications: Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional experience. Skills: list of competencies. But we might combine into one section "Requirements and Qualifications" but headings limited to given list. We could use "Requirements" for experience, "Qualifications" for education, "Skills" for competencies. That seems fine. Pay:

  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.

  Benefits:

  Benefits

  Successful candidates are eligible to receive a competitive benefits package.

  We should not include "Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors..." maybe that's part of Pay details; we could include that as part of Pay paragraph to preserve all detail. The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we should include that sentence as well. Thus Pay paragraph: "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." But then Benefits would be redundant; we already mentioned benefits package in Pay. However we could still have Benefits section with details? The posting only mentions "competitive benefits package". No further detail. So we could either not create Benefits section because it's just a phrase already in Pay. But instructions: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state benefits package, so we can include Benefits section with that detail. However we must not duplicate content? It says preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Duplicating is not prohibited but might be redundant. Better to keep Pay section with salary and bonus, and Benefits section with competitive benefits package. Also include the sentence about salary offers factors in Pay. Thus: Pay paragraph includes base salary range, discretionary bonus, and note about salary offers factors. Benefits paragraph: "Successful candidates are eligible to receive a competitive benefits package." Now we need to ensure we didn't include boilerplate like EEO, privacy notice, etc. We removed those. Now produce HTML. Let's craft:

  About the role

  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.

  Then Responsibilities ul. Then Requirements ul. Then Qualifications p (or ul with one item). Could use ul. Then Skills ul. Then Pay p. Then Benefits p. Let's write. Check for any missing content: The "About Sotheby's" paragraph at start is company description. Should we include that? The instruction: Use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). The "About Sotheby's" is not exactly "About the role". But we have "About the role" heading for role description. The company description could be considered part of "About the role"? Not exactly. However we might omit it because it's not under a heading we have. But we must preserve ALL substantive information. The company description is substantive. Where to put it? Could be included in a preceding paragraph before the role heading, maybe as a general intro. Since we don't have a heading for "About