What we do
Sotheby's, founded in London in 1744, is one of the world's largest auction houses and brokers of fine art, jewelry, real estate, and collectibles. It is now headquartered in New York City and holds auctions and private sales globally across multiple categories of art and luxury goods.
Careers at Sotheby's
Sotheby's has 36 open roles listed here, each read from its own careers site. The newest was posted Oct 8, 2026.
Teams hiring: Financial Services/Advisory (3), Human Resources (3), Luxury Goods (3), Partnerships (3).
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Open positions
International Senior Specialist, Books
Sotheby's
New York, NY · $120,000 – $170,000
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.
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Business Operations Manager, Sales Development
Sotheby's
Full-time · New York, NY · $68,000 – $72,000
This role oversees the operational backbone of a fine art department at Sotheby's, managing valuations, sourcing pipelines, and business development across impressionist, modern, and Latin American art categories. It suits someone who combines operational rigor with a genuine interest in art market dynamics, comfortable serving as a central coordinator between specialists, collectors, and internal teams.
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AVP, Senior Manager, Facilities
Sotheby's
Full-time · New York, NY · $105,000 – $115,000
Sotheby's is seeking a senior facilities manager to oversee all operations at their New York complex and storage facilities, deputizing for the department head and managing contractors, space utilization, maintenance, and compliance. This role suits someone with substantial FM experience in complex multi-property environments who excels at stakeholder management and wants to work in a high-profile cultural institution.
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Product Manager
Sotheby's
Full-time · New York, NY · $80,000 – $90,000
You'll shape the product strategy for Sotheby's internal workflow tools, partnering with design and engineering teams to solve complex business problems in the auction world. This role suits someone who enjoys diving into operational details, gathering user insights, and balancing stakeholder needs with data-driven prioritization.
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Associate Cataloguer, Books and Manuscripts
Sotheby's
Full-time · New York, NY · $50,000 – $55,000
This role supports Sotheby's Books and Manuscripts department by cataloguing items for auction, researching provenance and exhibition history, and assisting specialists with consignments and appraisals. It suits someone with auction house experience who enjoys detailed research, writing, and coordinating complex sales processes.
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Compensation & Analytics Manager
Sotheby's
New York, NY · $130,000 – $160,000
Sotheby's seeks a compensation professional to design and manage pay programs, conduct market analysis, and develop sales incentive plans while supporting executive-level decision-making. This analytical role suits someone who combines strategic thinking with data skills and enjoys translating complex compensation challenges into actionable recommendations.
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2027 Summer Intern Program (New York)
Sotheby's
New York, NY
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Engineering Manager
Sotheby's
New York, NY
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Production Assistant
Sotheby's
New York, NY
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Manager, Learning & Development
Sotheby's
New York, NY
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