Director Jobs | Bonhams Jobs Boston

Bonhams is a global auction house with an 18th century heritage poised for transformative change. Our global operations are based in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong where we sell in over 60 categories, including motor cars, paintings, jewelry, and entertainment memorabilia.

Our employees are passionate about their work, and we pride ourselves on a bespoke approach that aims to make every client feel important. It is an exciting time for our business and our global leadership team of art world professionals. We are dedicated to forming a People focused team to help them develop their talent strategy, strengthen our people brand globally, build organizational capability, and drive process improvement.

In your role as Director, Trusts & Estates, East Coast Region, your primary responsibilities will be:

• Create new and continue to foster prior relationships with trust officers, estate attorneys, accountants, and family offices to drive new business to Bonhams.
• Represent Bonhams at appropriate conferences and estate planning councils as well as conferences including speaking engagements for professional fiduciaries.
• Previous experience in the auction world, trusts & estates community, and/or art-related business development world.
• Work closely with senior specialists and heads of department to assist with the organization of multi-departmental appraisals and proposals for future business.
• The ability to communicate effectively and prioritize scheduled deadlines.
• Actively pursue new business for the department in your geographical area and ensure that Bonhams database of clients in the region receive regular communications from Bonhams.
• Deliver sourcing targets to be reviewed on an annual basis.
• Regularly contact, entertain, visit, and engage with your established clients and potential prospects, with travel, as necessary.
• Provide exceptional customer service including but not limited to handling inquiries and valuations in a timely manner and successfully resolve any client issues and post-consignment follow-up.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in the specialty trusts and estates field and/or in the auction industry.
• Strong client relationship development experience with ability to negotiate and broker deals.
• Relationships within the trusts and estates community.
• Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized manager of client’s needs.
• Ability to prioritize and meet strict scheduled deadlines.
• Computer proficient, and able to work within our business enterprise software.
• Ability to travel as necessary to achieve goals.

What We Offer

In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Bonhams offers a competitive benefits package to encourage work/life balance, including:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance – HMO, EPO, PPO with FSA and HSA
• 20 days paid time off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays and holiday break from Christmas to New Years Day
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Life insurance with AD & D
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid cellphone and data service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Professional development: free online training and expansive content library
• Onboarding buddy: 90-day mentor to welcome and orient new joiners
• Employee resource groups: social club, diversity committee, mentorship program
• Sponsored socials: annual staff art exhibition, annual summer and holiday parties, monthly birthday treats, weekly breakfast