- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $67,000–72,000/year
- Department
- Clienteling, CRM & VIP Relations
- Posted
- Nov 10, 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.
Sotheby’s is hiring a Junior Client Strategist in New York to support strategic plans for key clients through research, data analysis, client cultivation, and auction-related initiatives. The role is internal and non-client-facing, with a proposed annual base salary of $67,000–$72,000; eligible candidates may also receive a discretionary bonus and competitive benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support Client Strategists and specialist departments with research on prospective clients and opportunities, and raise awareness of advisory services among specialist teams.
- Assist with strategic sale-related support, including tailored pre-sale targeting using digital and AI tools, researching prospective bidders, and supporting post-sale follow-up.
- Partner with Client Strategists on research for top-client reviews, team meetings, regional meetings, and key auctions.
- Monitor and share relevant event, travel, and visit opportunities to support client strategy implementation.
- Prepare data for top-client reviews and help identify gaps, progress, and opportunities in client portfolios.
- Systematically review Collector/Rich lists, including Forbes, ArtNews Top 200, real estate listings, and other media, to maintain the accuracy of existing client data and identify potential new clients.
- Support team meetings and internal presentations by taking minutes, tracking action points, and circulating them after meetings.
- Create PowerPoint presentations and project decks as required.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of client information in CRM throughout the year.
- Create team meeting briefs, family trees, and high-level presentations outlining key families and clients.
- Help identify opportunities to increase cross-departmental transactions across formats and platforms, including Marketplace, SFS, and Private Treaty.
- For bespoke seated events, help build invitation lists, collaborate with the Special Events team, and prepare client biographies.
- Support regular reviews of at-risk clients to assess relationship progress.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in a relevant area of study or interest.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant or related role; art-market experience preferred but not required.
- Excellent analytical, research, and interpersonal skills, with an interest in developing commercial and strategic capabilities.
- Collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships with colleagues.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Strong understanding of, or interest in developing knowledge of, Sotheby’s or related digital platforms, tools, and technologies, including Microsoft Excel, and a passion for innovation.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Comfortable working with large amounts of evolving data.
- Ability to run basic statistics and analyze trends across large quantities of data.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent writing and editing skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and confidently with colleagues at different levels of the organization.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years in a relevant or related role; art-market experience preferred but not required.
Education
Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a relevant area of study or interest.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 67,000 to USD 72,000 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible candidates may receive a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package.
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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