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Senior Specialist, Jewellery Department
Job Description
Our client, a globally recognised international auction house is looking for a Senior Specialist to join their Jewellery Department in Hong Kong.
The successful candidate will have specialist expertise relating to Jewellery, as well as a well-established portfolio and demonstrable business acumen.
The ability to travel is necessary.
Senior Specialist Key Duties:
- Value and advise clients on the sale of their jewellery
- Maintain close business relationships with collectors and individuals
- Assist with maintaining and developing the database of buyers and sellers
- Work closely with the Head of Department on strategies to generate new business opportunities
- Assist with exhibition events, in Hong Kong and wider Asian regions as required
- Carry out appraisals for clients, both inhouse and traveling offsite
- Assist in the full cataloging process, this includes assisting with product photography, liaising with printers, and ensuring that the catalogue printing deadlines are achieved
- Participate in speaking engagements and events on behalf of the client to the Jewellery community
- Advise prospective clients of the Auction processes and provide detailed information where relevant
- Maintain awareness of competitor strategies and market trend
- Work closely with the departments administrators to ensure contracts are up to date, and follow the process from consignment to final payment
Skills and Experience:
- Graduate gemmologist qualification is essential
- Previous valuation experience
- Proactive and Pragmatic view to problem solving
- Team player, who enjoys supporting your team
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, with high attention to detail
Benefits:
- 20 Days annual leave + statutory and public holidays
- Private health care
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Learning and Training assistance program