Business Operations Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT SOTHEBY'S</strong></p> <p>Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.</p></div><p><strong>THE ROLE</strong></p> <p>Partner with Business Operations leadership, Heads of Departments, Marketing, Operations, and Senior Business/Specialist teams to manage the execution of sale strategies, operations and marketing in NY Global Fine Arts division. Scope includes: Marquee auction categories with a focus on Modern Evening Auction, Modern Day Auction, ongoing oversight on Latin American and American Art, stand alone sales and special projects such as needed.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <p><strong>1.&nbsp; Sales Execution and Operations:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner with Operations to confirm departmental sale formats, exhibition and sale dates, gallery allocations etc. for live and online sales. Maintain auction and exhibition calendar with sale teams and Operations. Work with relevant business operations teammates to find solutions to any scheduling conflicts across categories.</li> <li>Work with specialist departments, operations, and marketing teams to ensure timely execution of requirements for all exhibitions and sales.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead point of contact with Auction Operations to ensure NY galleries are set up and ready for exhibitions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Partner with relevant regional teams and Traveling Exhibition Manager to plan and execute traveling exhibitions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Route Sale Format Requests for catalogues, new and changed sales from Business Manager and Sale Teams through for approval and communicate changes per global update process.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure systems are up to date with collaborators.</li> <li>Act as liaison between various departments for single owner and cross-category sales, from proposal to sale execution.</li> <li>Ensure the fluid transfer of property within multiple channels (Auction, Private, Marketplace)</li> <