Consignment Director - Comics

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Heritage Auctions

Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses. Heritage Auctions is a global auction house driven by curiosity, innovation, and the stories behind extraordinary objects. For nearly 50 years, Heritage has connected collectors and consignors through a dynamic marketplace that celebrates history, culture, and craftsmanship. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other major cities, we support a worldwide network of experts and enthusiasts across more than 50 auction categories. From Sports and Entertainment memorabilia to Luxury Handbags, Fine Art, Jewelry, Coins, Wine, and rare historical artifacts, every item tells a story. We are dedicated to bringing those stories to life through deep research, cutting-edge technology, and thoughtful presentation. Known for our expertise and innovation, we offer a dynamic environment where passion for history, culture, and storytelling brings collectors together to discover, learn, and collaborate.

ROLE SUMMARY: The Consignment Director of Comics is in charge of appraising properties, purchasing consignments, creating relationships, generating and responding to leads, participating in catalog production and sales processes, and other responsibilities.

LOCATION: Beverly Hills, CA.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans

COMPENSATION: $75,000 - $150,000 annually (Commensurate with experience.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as may be assigned.

• Evaluate the property and establish auction estimates.
• Acquire consignments through HA and individually-generated leads.
• Research, authenticate, and catalog property.
• Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy
• Market lots in auctions to various clients.
• Contribute to the expansion of the client database.
• Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction.
• Travel as needed to meet with clients and review the property for potential consignment.
• Actively participate in auctions.

Requirements:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years’ experience in a major auction house preferred and/or as a commercial dealer

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, high capacity to multitask, pay attention to detail, and have a positive attitude with good customer service abilities; the ideal applicant is a go-getter, extroverted, self-motivated, and independent professional.
• Ability to follow set standards and take direction
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic workplace
• Absolute drive to complete tasks on time and in detail
• Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Individuals must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE