$120,000 – $170,000
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
Sotheby's is seeking a senior books specialist based in New York to manage acquisitions, sales cataloguing, and client relationships across their international auction business. The role suits someone with deep expertise in rare books and manuscripts who can balance detailed curatorial work with business development and cross-border sale coordination.
Our summary, not Sotheby's’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least five years of experience with an auction house or major dealer
- Expertise in Books and Manuscripts with experience managing various and single-owner sales
- Knowledge of the auction business in the US, UK, and Europe
- Strong writing and organizational skills
- Professional client service skills
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in a related field
- Self-starter with proven ability to initiate business
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to maintain composure under deadline pressure
- Strong multitasking ability