$150,000 – $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
Lead wine auction sales for Sotheby's across the Americas, acquiring new consignments, advising collectors, and managing client relationships from sourcing through sale completion. This role suits experienced wine professionals who thrive on client relationships, understand fine wine valuations, and can independently drive business growth in a luxury market.
Our summary, not Sotheby's’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent business experience
- Strong understanding of auction process and business model
- Exceptional knowledge of fine and rare wines and valuations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Self-starter who makes independent commercial decisions
- Ability to network and convert connections into business opportunities
- Experience selling to high net worth individuals
- Professional and discreet client service
- Physical capability to move cases of wine in warehouses and cellars
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Nice to have
- WSET Diploma
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and SAP