Temporary Part Time Exhibition Support

THE ROLE

The Client Services team is the first and most highly visible contributor to the client experience at Sotheby's worldwide headquarters. It is the responsibility of the team to support a seamless client experience across Sotheby's front of house spaces and to set the tone for the highest standard of client service throughout the organization.
The Exhibition Staff are the first point of contact for clients visiting Sothey’s galleries, available to liaise with clients and specialists, relay high level information on the exhibition and bidders registration process as requested, and ensure all clients visiting Sotheby’s galleries receive exceptional service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as Brand Ambassador for the Company, portraying a warm, hospitable feeling for both current and prospective clients
Facilitate and support a premier in-person experience across all front of house spaces at Sotheby’s galleries, including the Lobby Desk, Coat Check and Exhibition Floors
Direct visitor flow by executing timed-entry or event check-in, managing visitor queues, and monitoring elevator access, as needed
Assist clients with general inquiries through the possession of thorough and current knowledge of the Company’s international sale and exhibition calendars, special events, departments, personnel and their building locations, including names and titles of Sotheby’s senior management and executive officers
Coordinate with Specialist and Non-Specialist departments to ensure that a client’s needs are met
Responsible for exhibition and sale-related activities, including: knowledge of department specialists, sale highlights and lot locations; maintenance of existing accounts and creation of new client accounts; facilitating bid registrations
Accountable to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Company’s domestic and international auction process to effectively communicate with existing and potential clients
Participate in ad hoc projects, as needed
Must adhere to required front of house attire at all times during working hours

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

Superior interpersonal and communication skills with a pleasant client service-oriented attitude
Proven experience employing problem solving skills; highly resourceful
Team player with a positive working rapport with colleagues
Calm demeanor with an ability to deliver in time-sensitive scenarios
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and poise
Previous experience in a client service, luxury or hospitality-driven industry
Forward thinking and tech savvy
General knowledge of art history and art market preferred
Foreign language(s) a plus
Must be available to work weekends and evenings as necessary during the duration of the assignment