Administrator, Modern & Contemporary Editions Phillips
(New York NY)
Phillips, an international auction house, conducting sales of Contemporary Art, Design, Modern & Contemporary Editions, Photographs and Jewels, is seeking an Administrator for its Modern & Contemporary Editions Department.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The primary focus of the position is administrative. The candidate will be responsible for all sale related responsibilities with a focus on managing consignment contracts, keeping track of property through maintaining files and internal consignment spreadsheets, handling all issues surrounding client settlement and acting as a liaison on behalf of the department with the Warehouse and Client Accounting. The candidate will assist the Co-Directors of the department, as well as, the Specialists in the department.
As the primary contact for the department, the candidate will be the first impression of the department for many clients. Thus, it is imperative s/he maintain the high standards of the department through professionalism, friendliness and patience, the constant exhibiting of superior organizational skills and the ability to perform gracefully under pressure. Attention to detail is required in a consistently fast paced environment.
This position is tailored toward a candidate who has a strong interest in learning about editions and the auction market, with the ultimate goal of becoming an integral part of the Modern & Contemporary Editions Department at Phillips. We will encourage the candidate to expand his or her knowledge of the market through literary research, attendance of gallery openings and museum exhibitions.
Requirements
This position requires a graduate degree or 2 years of professional experience. This position requires a 2 year commitment from the candidate.

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Applicants may e-mail a resume and cover letter, as well as salary requirements, listing Administrator in the subject line to: editionsadmin@phillips.com Phillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open position.