Sotheby's Jobs Hiring Now
Sotheby's is hiring for 14 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in partnerships & business development and sales, with listed salaries up to about $240,000. Migrate Mate updates Sotheby's's live openings daily. Sotheby's is a global auction house and private sales firm dealing in fine art, jewelry, luxury goods, and collectibles.
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Sotheby's hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 14
- Top team
- Partnerships & Business Development
- Seniority
- Manager level or above
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- New York
- Salary range
- $50,000–$240,000
Listed salaries for Sotheby's roles on Migrate Mate range from about $50,000 to $240,000 per year across 14 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. Some roles list hourly contract rates.
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ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby's promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby's and Concierge. Sotheby's Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby's new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
THE ROLE
Sotheby's is looking for an experienced Seller Operations Coordinator to own the operational execution of sales in accordance with company policies and best practices while delivering high-quality client service. This dynamic role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys multi-tasking and organizational tasks whilst coordinating all key processes leading up to the sales. The successful candidate will support sales across departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with wider business to address client enquiries, resolve client issues and execute client transactions to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction
- Ensure all required legal and compliance documentation are on file including photo ID, proof of address, payment instruction and W8/9 forms
- Liaise with clients and manage property throughout the sale cycle
- Communicate with clients, shipping coordinators and overseas and regional offices to facilitate inbound shipments, obtain export licenses and arrange customs clearance in accordance with sale deadlines
- Manage consignment agreements and terms of sale including requesting legal contracts, generating SAP contracts, tracking receipt of all contracts, IC disclosures and IC recipient contracts
- Work closely with Legal department and Business Manager/Director on sale agreements with complex, highly managed terms
- Collaborate with Business Manager/Director with regards to guarantees and irrevocable bids, ensuring all due diligence requirements are met
- Work with Specialists, Compliance and Shipping to track all outstanding compliance issues and ensure they are resolved according to catalog and sale deadlines
- Arrange for property to be authenticated, where necessary, in line with various committee deadlines
- Coordinate the movement of property internally and externally for third-party services (such as restorers, external experts, authentication committees, photographers)
- Set reserves in systems
- Review presale compliance reports (AML, ALR) and complete High-Value Lot (HVL) forms as necessary
- Prepare lot cards for exhibition
- Coordinate post-auction transactions including post-auction sales, account adjustments and canceled sales
- Obtain and action recommendations for unsold property and facilitate return to consignor shipment and/or collection
- Process missed reserves
- Follow pending payments with post sale
- Liaise with Client Experience to manage consignor expectations as it relates to late payment
- Coordinate and facilitate the compliant processing of private sales, including contract preparation and logistics
- Monitor and process House Property and Temporary Admission (TA) property quarterly
- Support Inactive Inventory Initiative and work closely with Specialist department and Operations to meet inventory targets
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Degree in business administration or equivalent field preferred
- At least 1-3+ years' experience in business administration and/or client service
- Exceptional client service skills including strong verbal and written communication skills
- Competencies in legal, finance and/or project management
- Operationally minded with an appetite for technology
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage challenging deadlines
- Creative problem solver with ability to act quickly and effectively under pressure
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office – prior experience with SAP or other Sotheby's systems is preferable
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $50,000-$54,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
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The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby's promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby's and Concierge. Sotheby's Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby's new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
THE ROLE
Sotheby's is looking for an experienced Seller Operations Coordinator to own the operational execution of sales in accordance with company policies and best practices while delivering high-quality client service. This dynamic role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys multi-tasking and organizational tasks whilst coordinating all key processes leading up to the sales. The successful candidate will support sales across departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with wider business to address client enquiries, resolve client issues and execute client transactions to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction
- Ensure all required legal and compliance documentation are on file including photo ID, proof of address, payment instruction and W8/9 forms
- Liaise with clients and manage property throughout the sale cycle
- Communicate with clients, shipping coordinators and overseas and regional offices to facilitate inbound shipments, obtain export licenses and arrange customs clearance in accordance with sale deadlines
- Manage consignment agreements and terms of sale including requesting legal contracts, generating SAP contracts, tracking receipt of all contracts, IC disclosures and IC recipient contracts
- Work closely with Legal department and Business Manager/Director on sale agreements with complex, highly managed terms
- Collaborate with Business Manager/Director with regards to guarantees and irrevocable bids, ensuring all due diligence requirements are met
- Work with Specialists, Compliance and Shipping to track all outstanding compliance issues and ensure they are resolved according to catalog and sale deadlines
- Arrange for property to be authenticated, where necessary, in line with various committee deadlines
- Coordinate the movement of property internally and externally for third-party services (such as restorers, external experts, authentication committees, photographers)
- Set reserves in systems
- Review presale compliance reports (AML, ALR) and complete High-Value Lot (HVL) forms as necessary
- Prepare lot cards for exhibition
- Coordinate post-auction transactions including post-auction sales, account adjustments and canceled sales
- Obtain and action recommendations for unsold property and facilitate return to consignor shipment and/or collection
- Process missed reserves
- Follow pending payments with post sale
- Liaise with Client Experience to manage consignor expectations as it relates to late payment
- Coordinate and facilitate the compliant processing of private sales, including contract preparation and logistics
- Monitor and process House Property and Temporary Admission (TA) property quarterly
- Support Inactive Inventory Initiative and work closely with Specialist department and Operations to meet inventory targets
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Degree in business administration or equivalent field preferred
- At least 1-3+ years' experience in business administration and/or client service
- Exceptional client service skills including strong verbal and written communication skills
- Competencies in legal, finance and/or project management
- Operationally minded with an appetite for technology
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage challenging deadlines
- Creative problem solver with ability to act quickly and effectively under pressure
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office – prior experience with SAP or other Sotheby's systems is preferable
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $50,000-$54,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here.
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.
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Sotheby's's 14 open roles are manager level or above, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are partnerships & business development, sales, and compliance & legal. Sotheby's is a global auction house and private sales firm specializing in fine art, jewelry, watches, wine, and collectibles, running both live auctions and private client services. Most Sotheby's roles are based in New York, with some in New York and Dallas.
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How many jobs is Sotheby's hiring for right now?
Sotheby's is hiring for 14 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in partnerships & business development and sales. Roles span auction operations, private sales, partnerships, risk, and corporate functions such as payroll and recruiting.
What kinds of roles does Sotheby's hire for?
The most active teams are partnerships & business development, sales, and compliance & legal. Sotheby's open positions span private sales leadership, auction operations, partnership development, exhibition and cataloguing work, and corporate functions including payroll and recruiting. Most postings are manager level or above, reflecting the specialist and managerial nature of work at an auction house of this scale.
Are Sotheby's jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of Sotheby's's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in New York. Each Sotheby's listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Sotheby's?
Find a Sotheby's role you want on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing directly through to Sotheby's own careers page to submit your application. Sotheby's manages its own hiring process, including interviews and offers, independent of Migrate Mate.
What do Sotheby's jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Sotheby's roles on Migrate Mate range from about $50,000 to $240,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at manager level or above. Some roles list hourly contract rates. Exact pay is set by Sotheby's and shown on each listing.
Does Sotheby's hire entry-level?
Most of Sotheby's's open roles on Migrate Mate are manager level or above as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Sotheby's listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Sotheby's hiring?
Most Sotheby's roles are based in New York, with some in New York and Dallas, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.