Temporary Business Director, New York Luxury

<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>You will be a core member of Sotheby’s New York specialist departments, driving financial results, growth, and profitability for this key business area.&nbsp; You will act as a business partner to the department specialists focused on P&amp;L management and reporting (live and online auction and private sales), pipeline management, deal making, and sale execution.&nbsp; You can think analytically, synthesize quantitative and qualitative information, and are excited by proactive problem solving.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the pipeline of business opportunities and deals to drive sales and accountability, in active collaboration with internal stakeholders.</li> <li>Lead, manage, and track all New York auction consignments; with oversight from senior Business Management where appropriate</li> <li>Support the development of financial models (revenue and expense) for auction consignments; approve/escalate where appropriate.</li> <li>Prepare client facing deal communication and take a client facing role for commercial terms, when required.</li> <li>Serve as the first business point of contact for negotiations for consignments, vendors, consultants, or other third parties, including corresponding legal agreements with Legal team; with oversight from senior Business Management where appropriate.</li> <li>Support annual budget planning and regular forecasting in partnership with senior Business Management.</li> <li>Translate financial results and KPIs into operational recommendations to optimize the business.</li> <li>Manage all sale and department expenses; with oversight from senior Business Management where appropriate.</li> <li>Regularly review and develop plans for Sotheby’s inventory, in partnership with Operations and Finance teams.</li&g