Associate Specialist, Wine Job at Sotheby's (London)

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Head of Wine Auction Sales, UK, the Associate Specialist will assist the Specialists with auction estimates, wine inspection, cataloguing, liaising with buyers and sellers and general administration on all levels, including data entry of wines into IT system.

Job Responsibility

Assist with sale administration
Assist Specialists with preparation of auction estimates
Assist with property inspections at warehouses and on-site at clients’ premises in the UK and Continental Europe
Enter and edit catalogue text in SAP and ADM, ensuring catalogue data is accurate and record in a timely manner
Provide a high level of customer service to all clients
Liaise with sellers and coordinate their property through the pre-and post-sale processes
Promote auctions leading up to each sale date including outreach
Liaise with bidders and buyers
Assist at wine auctions and related client events

Requirements

Educated to degree level
Two years’ experience in a related field, with an auction background preferred
Proficient base knowledge of fine and rare wines relevant to the auction market
WSET educated preferred with enthusiasm and willingness to broaden knowledge
Fluency in French or another European language an advantage
A flexible approach to a wide range of tasks
High level of attention to detail is a must to ensure accuracy, particularly with regard to data entry
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and prioritise, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
The ability to work effectively individually and in a team, and to ‘pitch in’ when required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to an exemplary level of client service
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Good working knowledge of SAP and ADM preferred
Requires a significant amount of physical work moving cases of wine in warehouses and private cellars
Some domestic and overseas travel required
Self-motivated with enthusiasm to learn
Understanding of Sotheby’s and its culture and services, and of the auction process in general

Nice to have

Fluency in French or another European language
Good working knowledge of SAP and ADM

Sotheby's - All Job Offers

Select Country

Associate Specialist, Wine

Job Description

Job Responsibility

Requirements

Nice to have

Looking for more opportunities?

Associate Specialist, Wine

Associate Specialist, Fine Wine Sales

Training Specialist – Food & Beverage Certification

Data Entry Clerk

Mobile Associate - Retail Sales

Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect

Mobile Associate - Retail Sales

Business Analyst Legal and Compliance

HR Generalist

Our AI answers in your language