Consignment Director - Rare Books
Listed on 2026-01-12
-
Sales
Business Development, Sales Manager, Sales Representative, Sales Consultant
Consignment Director - Rare Books
Heritage Auctions
Join the Consignment Director - Rare Books role at Heritage Auctions
.
Start your career with the nation’s fastest-growing auction house that focuses on treasured collectibles from sports and entertainment to luxury handbags and fine art. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, Heritage Auctions has served more than 50 auction categories for almost 50 years, including coins, comics, historical items, jewelry, fine & decorative art, wine, and many more.
SummaryThis position is responsible for acquiring qualified, quality Rare Books auction consignments. Additional responsibilities include building and expanding the client base, generating and closing leads, evaluating property appropriate for auction, and contributing to marketing and sales strategies to grow the Rare Books category.
Location9420 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Beverly Hills, California
Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) savings plans
$75,000 – $200,000 annually plus eligible bonus (commensurate with experience).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Collaborate with senior management on business and sales strategies to expand the Rare Books category.
- Source quality consignments from private collectors, estates, dealers, and institutions.
- Acquire consignments through Heritage Auctions and individually generated lead resources.
- Evaluate property for condition, authenticity, and provenance to ensure adherence to auction value guidelines.
- Negotiate terms of consignment with consignors.
- Market lots in auctions to targeted clients and institutions; actively promote and "sell the sale."
- Expand the client database by securing new bidders and consignors in the Rare Books category.
- Travel as needed to meet with clients and assess property for potential consignment.
- Participate in catalog production, including proofing text, images, and promotional materials.
- Support private treaty sales as needed.
Education and Experience
- 5+ years of experience in an auction house, commercial dealership, or major institution specializing in Rare Books.
- Expertise in early printed books, fine bindings, literary first editions, or related areas.
- Background in maps and botanicals is a plus.
- Proven track record in high-level business generation and client relations.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
- Team‑oriented, self‑motivated, and highly organized.
- Positive attitude and strong customer‑service skills.
Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE
#J-18808-Ljbffr(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).