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Sotheby's

Head of Department, Jewelry, North America

Sotheby's

New York, NY · full time · Director

$175,000 – $240,000

Listed on Sotheby's’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Lead Sotheby's North America jewelry auction business, managing sales operations, client relationships, and a team of specialists while sourcing and authenticating pieces for sale. This role suits an experienced art or luxury goods executive with expertise in jewelry valuation and a track record of building high-value client relationships.

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Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • Lead jewelry department operations and team in North America
  • Meet sales and profit targets through business generation and consignment
  • Manage client relationships and develop strategic long-term business
  • Provide expertise in sourcing, authentication, and evaluation of jewelry
  • Direct line management of specialist and cataloging staff

Nice to have

  • Participate in global jewelry auctions
  • Facilitate high-level private treaties
  • Develop private-sale revenue growth

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