Bonhams & Butterfields Benefits Overview

Specialist in Chinese works of art responsible for business development, client advising, valuations, cataloguing, research, auction processes, and collector relationship management. The role supports marketing campaigns, exhibitions, catalogues, consignments, and sales across Hong Kong, Asia, and the global Chinese Works of Art network. It also involves mentoring junior staff, promoting sales through events and lectures, and maintaining strong client, trade, and competitor awareness.

Coordinate auction administration across the Handbags & Fashion and Watches departments. Manage client and property records, consignment contracts, payments, property movement, shipping, packing, sale-day activities, bidding, and event support. Serve as a key contact for clients, suppliers, restorers, regional offices, and internal teams while responding to pre- and post-sale inquiries. Maintain organized workflows in a fast-moving, fully in-person environment.

The Senior Specialist for Watches sources consignments, values collections, develops collector and dealer relationships, and drives auction sales growth. Responsibilities include cataloguing watch sales, supporting exhibitions and events, promoting the department through digital platforms and lectures, collaborating with global teams on business strategies, coordinating marketing activities, and assisting with departmental budgets. The role requires auction or watch-industry expertise, strong networks, communication skills, organization, deadline management, software proficiency, and travel as needed.