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Sotheby's

Head of Private Sales, North America, Jewelry

Sotheby's

New York, NY · Senior

$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

Sotheby's is seeking an experienced executive to lead private jewelry sales across North America, managing high-value transactions with ultra-wealthy collectors and cultivating relationships with major industry players. This role suits a seasoned professional with deep expertise in luxury jewelry markets and a track record of closing multimillion-dollar deals.

Our summary, not Sotheby's’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • 12+ years in high-value jewelry private sales or luxury asset transactions
  • Proven track record executing multimillion-dollar private jewelry sales with UHNW clients
  • Extensive network of collectors, jewelry houses, gem dealers, and institutional buyers
  • Strong leadership and team management experience with international sales teams
  • Deep understanding of global jewelry market, valuation, authentication, and provenance
  • Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities

Nice to have

  • Gemological expertise or GIA equivalent certification
  • Multilingual skills

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