Business Development Assistant

Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses! At Heritage Auctions, you’ll be part of a team that brings rare collectibles to life, from Fine Art and Luxury Goods to Sports Memorabilia, Coins, and beyond. Headquartered in Dallas with offices worldwide, we offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where curiosity is valued, growth is fostered, and every day brings new discoveries. If you’re driven, detail-oriented, and curious about the stories behind extraordinary objects, we invite you to join our team and grow in a dynamic environment where passion for history, culture, and storytelling connects collectors and enthusiasts worldwide! SUMMARY The position works closely with the Directors of Trusts & Estates, Appraisal and Museum Services, and Business Development in providing administrative and tactical support to strategic growth initiatives, creating outreach campaigns, and building relationships. BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision coverage Paid time off 401k savings plans COMPENSATION Commensurate on experience LOCATION 548 S. Quadrille Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the creation of outreach campaigns to existing and newly added estate and divorce attorneys, financial planners, wealth managers and CPAs in Dallas and nationally. Participate in the expansion of the client database, including researching new and existing clients, advisors, appraisers, and organizations, and maintaining accurate records in the database Call/email existing T&E contacts for re-introduction to Heritage appraisal and auctions services. Update address/firm changes in our internal systems. Develop our contact list and relationships with attorneys in selected regions. Assist our T&E representatives with estate inquiry assessments/evaluations where required. Work with the rest of the T&E team in building relationships and pursuing business (includes some trade shows and presentations) Assist the Director of Museum Services and Formal Appraisals in outreach or support projects Work closely with Marketing for mailings and proposals Assist with the planning of networking events in our showroom(s) or at outside venues. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree, preferred 2+ years of professional experience in administrative services or a client services background SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be highly proficient in basic Microsoft applications, specifically Word and Excel, have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, high ability to multitask, pay great attention to detail, and have a positive attitude with exceptional client service skills. Discreet and professional demeanor required. Public speaking talents are a plus! WORK ENVIRONMENT Self-motivation, intelligence, and strong work ethic Willingness to travel Ability to follow set standards Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough Excellent communication skills: listening, writing, and verbal Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr