Consignment Director – Americana / Political

Description

About Heritage Auctions

At Heritage Auctions, you’ll join a team dedicated to sourcing and presenting exceptional Americana, connecting important historical objects with collectors worldwide. Headquartered in Dallas with offices globally, we offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where expertise is valued, relationships are key, and each consignment tells a unique story. If you’re driven, client-focused, and passionate about American history and material culture, we invite you to grow with us in a dynamic setting where knowledge, trust, and storytelling bring remarkable pieces to market.
 

SUMMARY: This Dallas-based position is responsible for evaluating a property, acquiring consignments, building relationships, generating and responding to leads, participating with the catalog production and the sales processes, and other duties.   

LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as may be assigned.

• Evaluate the property and establish auction estimates.
• Acquire consignments through HA and individually generated leads.
• Research, authenticate, and catalog property.
• Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy.
• Market lots in auctions to various clients.
• Contribute to the expansion of the client database.
• Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction.
• Travel as needed to meet with clients and review the property for potential consignment opportunities.
• Actively participate in auctions.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years’ experience in a major auction house and/or as a commercial dealer with a focus on Americana and political collectibles, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The ideal candidate is a go-getter, outgoing, self-motivated, and independent professional.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, high ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and have a positive attitude with good customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow set standards and take direction.
• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment.
• Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner.
• Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough.

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE