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Proposal Writer & Project Manager

United States, New York 60000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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Job Description

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative team working at the heart of the auction business. Sotheby’s Proposals team works with business development leaders to produce highly-polished, compelling, business-winning pitch documents for our highest-priority consignment opportunities across the full breadth of Sotheby’s sale categories, from Fine Art, to Jewelry, Wine and more.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage overall development and production of business-winning sales proposals, pitch materials, and market reports
  • Work closely with senior business getters, specialists, business managers and marketing managers to develop pitch strategy, establish competitive differentiators and clearly articulate sale and marketing plans
  • Synthesize key messages into a cohesive and compelling written document
  • Collaborate with Proposal Designer and Market Analyst & Researcher to establish project requirements/priorities and execute within deadlines
  • Manage multi-stage draft review process among deal team members
  • Coordinate and oversee all aspects of proposal production and delivery, including scheduling, researching, writing, editing, proofreading, designing, publishing and shipping the Proposal
  • Manage and complete multiple projects efficiently under time-sensitive deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in relevant area of study/interest
  • Three years of relevant experience (journalism, publishing, advertising, consulting)
  • Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
  • Strong leadership and project management skills
  • can confidently lead meetings and build relationships with key collaborators
  • Ability to produce high quality work under tight deadlines
  • Meticulous attention to detail and follow-up skills
  • Highly motivated, proactive
  • Team-oriented, collaborative

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of Adobe InDesign a plus
  • An understanding of the auction industry and a strong interest in the art market are highly advantageous

What we offer

  • Discretionary bonus
  • Competitive benefits package
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