- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About Sotheby's
Sotheby’s is an auction house founded in London in 1744. Its specialists work across fine art and collecting categories including jewelry, watches, handbags, wine, design, and classic cars. The house connects collectors through live and online auctions, private sales, and fixed-price purchases. Its work spans specialist research and cataloging, client services, marketing, technology, finance, and operations, supporting the preparation, sale, and movement of objects across its international network.
The Handbags and Fashion Specialist sources luxury bags and accessories for auction and Buy Now Marketplace, provides client pricing and valuation services, authenticates items, and builds buyer relationships across Asia. The role covers business development, market analysis, consignor advice, photography oversight and collaboration with internal teams, with regular travel required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Source luxury bags and accessories for auction and Buy Now Marketplace.
- Generate auction business across major Asian selling locations and for the Buy Now Marketplace.
- Inspect and authenticate properties across Asia.
- Work with Heads of Sale and Marketing teams to promote auctions and Marketplace initiatives.
- Reach out to auction bidders and buyers to build relationships.
- Engage with Sotheby's Relationship Managers to ensure internal awareness of category sales.
- Provide regular analysis of auction and market data.
- Advise on handbag and accessory product mix for Sotheby's Buy Now Marketplace.
- Provide consignors with pricing, consignment terms and other deal-specific information.
- Ensure product photography is executed properly.
- Collaborate with team Administrators and Coordinators to facilitate smooth information handoffs and positive client experiences.
- Participate in regular pipeline meetings to keep the Head of Sale informed of progress across Auction and Marketplace channels.
- Travel regularly as part of the role.
- Provide pricing and valuation services to clients and authenticate bags.
- Build buyer relationships and partner with internal teams.
Qualifications
- Experience in an auction house, ecommerce business or second-hand luxury shop.
- Knowledge of retail and resale markets for luxury handbags and accessories.
- Experience authenticating and valuing luxury goods is an advantage.
- Interest in luxury brands and ecommerce businesses.
- Enthusiastic, proactive and flexible.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build meaningful client relationships.
- Client-focused and committed to providing outstanding service.
- Able to work independently and as part of a busy, global team.
- Able to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite; tech-savvy.
- Mandarin and Cantonese are highly advantageous; other language skills are highly valued.
Skills
Experience
Experience in an auction house, ecommerce business or second-hand luxury shop; experience authenticating and valuing luxury goods is an advantage.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Singapore, Central, Singapore.
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Culture
Sotheby’s describes its culture in terms of client service, specialist knowledge, curiosity, collaboration, and ethical conduct. Its careers materials emphasize working across disciplines and encouraging employees to explore internal opportunities.
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