Job Description
The essential duties of the role are to manage and support the development of relationships with auction houses, designers, galleries, agents and collectors. This role would ideally suit a candidate with experience working with art fairs, auction houses, galleries and an understanding of the logistics involved with the Fine Art industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Able to manage small jobs from quote stage to billing completion. Also, able to manage large projects with supervision.
- Works closely with the packing department and handles majority of small parcel interstate FedEx air shipments.
- Supporting Account Managers with their day to day workload including setting up client files, creating purchase orders, entering iLive data, producing bill of ladings and generating invoices
- Liaising with the Dispatch and Operational departments regarding collections, deliveries and packing requirements ensuring the client’s expectations are met
- Ensuring the department calls are handled in a prompt and professional manner
- Assisting General Manager, VP of Client Services and Director when required
- Taking care and focusing attention on all administrative duties to ensure accuracy.
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
- A minimum of 2 years experience in the Fine Art logistics / art fairs / auction house services
- Proficiency in international shipping is a bonus
- Sales experience is a bonus
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English
- Ability to thrive in a busy environment
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Benefits
- Contributed Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- FSA & TRA
- LTD & STD
- Life Insurance
- Competitive PTO Package
- Abenity Discount Program