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