Consignment Director - Animation and Anime Art
16 Days Old
Description: Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses, that focuses on treasured collectibles from Sports, Entertainment to Luxury Handbags and Fine Art.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. For almost 50 years, Heritage Auctions has been the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for evaluating animation and anime art, Disney Theme Park props and artwork, and Disneyana pieces, acquiring consignments, building relationships, generating and responding to leads, and extensive travel. You will also participate in catalog production and sales processes.
LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
Paid time off
401k savings plans
Onsite gym with access to a personal trainer
COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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
Actively participate in auctions and trade shows
Requirements: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
5+ years of experience in a major auction house preferred, or equivalent combination of education and animation art experience
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The ideal candidate is a go-getter, outgoing, self-motivated, and independent professional
Must have 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
Ability to travel extensively, including weekends
Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE
- Location:
- Dallas
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Arts And Entertainment