Jobs at Bonhams & Butterfields

Manage global expense claims and Navan platform administration, ensure policy compliance, report monthly expenses to the CFO, execute payment runs (BACS/CHAPS/foreign transfers), maintain supplier accounts and purchase ledger, perform bank and supplier reconciliations, and support month-end close and ad-hoc financial analysis.

Originate consignments and drive West Coast business for Bonhams 20th & 21st Century Art department. Conduct appraisals, develop valuation and sale strategies, prepare consignment proposals, negotiate terms, and collaborate across international teams. Represent the firm at fairs and client meetings, support cataloguing and auction execution, and travel frequently for client development.

Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns for Cars, Bikes and Automobilia across digital and offline channels. Manage paid media, content, email (Salesforce), creative production, budgets, agencies and campaign performance using GA4. Maintain website and brand consistency, support events and partnerships, and report on KPIs and ROI.

Lead Systems Administrator for Bonhams New York supporting endpoints, Microsoft 365, Azure, AD, networking and live auction events. Own device management, automation (PowerShell), security hardening, monitoring, incident/change management and event AV/live-stream support. Collaborate globally to deliver secure, reliable infrastructure and improve processes, with occasional after-hours and travel requirements.

Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of Bonhams Paris events, managing budgets, suppliers, logistics and guest experience; collaborate with Specialist Departments, Marketing and Partnerships to drive client development, report on KPIs, and support regional event strategy and integrated marketing activities.

Provide multi-category valuations and formal appraisals for sale, probate and insurance; conduct client visits and research; collaborate with specialist departments to finalise valuations and consignments; manage client relationships and ensure high-quality, accurate valuation documentation.

Research, catalogue, and manage incoming American Art lots; oversee photography, condition reports, and cataloguing logistics; handle client enquiries; assist with valuations, auction set-up, shipping/handling, database and client list maintenance, and pre/post-sale administration to support department sales growth.

Lead and grow Bonhams' American Art business across the US by sourcing consignments, cultivating collectors and institutions, setting sales strategy, overseeing valuations and catalogue production, managing a specialist team, and delivering revenue and P&L targets while representing the firm at market events.

Manage end-to-end post-auction experience for Los Angeles and San Francisco buyers, focusing on shipping coordination, escalations, client support, process improvements, cross-functional collaboration, documentation, KPI tracking, and training of client services staff.

Senior member of the American Art department responsible for business development and securing consignments, appraising and cataloguing American art, executing auctions, conducting valuations and research, cultivating client relationships, and representing the firm at market events and fairs.