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This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operational function of the Pre-Sale and Private Sales/Marketplace teams. Candidate will mitigate risk to the business in key areas by providing ongoing practical support, guidance, leadership and ensuring comprehensive starter/refresher training and oversight with Pre-Sale Managers. The role will also oversee relevant in-depth reviews of process and systems, drive forward efficiencies and promote consistency by ensuring adherence to company policies and best practice.
Job Responsibility:
Provide day-to-day support, guidance, and leadership to Pre-Sale Managers and wider Pre-Sale Coordinator teams including recruitment, onboarding, proper coverage, goal setting and performance reviews
Work closely with Service Operations Management team in reviewing processes and implementing improvements to enhance workflow and service levels and scoring
Communicate on behalf of Pre-Sale Operations across the global business and respective Heads of Seller Experience to ensure efficiency and consistency in standard operating procedures and goals
Engage with GMs, BD/BM group, and Sale Directors on required actions, shared workflows and any departmental issues
Partner closely with Post-Sale, Shipping, Accounts Receivable, and Bids & Client Services teams to improve client administrative journey and strive to innovate constantly with this aim
Responsible for completing end-to-end process reviews of pre-sale workflows to identify and improve processes enabling an optimal end-state workflow
Support projects across the business including Inactive Inventory Initiative and work closely with Service Operations Managers to meet inventory targets and review
Implement and communicate company directives and policies, including compliance due diligence standards and requirements, corporate governance
Serve as key stakeholder and business owner for Pre-Sale and identify and prioritize technology requirements
Assist Managers and Coordinators with any escalations or complex client issues, consignments, inbound shipments, RTCs, compliance escalations, contract/legal escalations
Aim to develop client self-serve, reduce touchpoints, facilitate all consignor administrative procedures internally and externally
Maintain P&L ownership and manage variable costs (OT,T&E) and work with Finance to develop and set the annual budget while forecasting changes on a quarterly basis
Work constantly with other stakeholders in Service Operations, Logistics, and Operations Leadership to improve processes and improve client experience
Requirements:
Working knowledge of Sotheby's systems and procedures is essential
Well-organized, enthusiastic and proactive with a flexible approach, stress resistant
Proven management skills, creative problem solving and excellent interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic, able to work both independently and part of a team
Able to maintain highest standards of confidentiality and client service