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Fine Books & Rare Manuscripts Director
Submitted on 08/Nov/21
Category:
- Auction House
Organization:
Country:
- United States
US State:
- Massachusetts
Contract type:
- Full Time
Skinner is seeking a Director for our Fine Books & Rare Manuscripts Department to provide curatorial, business development, auction, and administrative support for the department. We are looking for a personable, detail-oriented individual who has the knowledge and skills in rare books and manuscripts to further the growth of this important area.
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing a plan for sustaining existing, and creating new business
- Managing departmental marketing communications and public relations; liaising with Skinner corporate Marketing Department
- Managing departmental budget, expenses, revenue and profit; liaising with Skinner corporate Finance Department
- Providing appraisal services including object identification and valuation; liaising with Skinner corporate Appraisal Services Department
- Overseeing inquiries for auction, consignment and appraisals services
- Providing auction support, including research, estimating auction value, cataloging, supporting photography of items for auction and providing detailed condition reports for prospective bidders
- Liaising into the full Skinner auction schedule
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience identifying, appraising and cataloging decorative arts and furniture in an auction house, gallery, museum or related field
- Attention to detail, aesthetic sense, can-do attitude, ability to juggle multiple tasks, adhere to strict deadlines, and work collaboratively as a team member a must
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; end-user proficiency with online and social media platforms such as Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter
- Ability to learn existing Auction and Inventory Management System
- Responsibility for Profit & Loss a plus
Salary commensurate with experience. Skinner offers a competitive package including salary, profit sharing, 401K, health & dental insurance, paid vacation, and a unique and varied working environment.