For our internationally renowned auction house client, we are seeking a
Department Head of 20th Century Decorative Arts for the New York office. The
successful candidate will act as a primary business-getter for department,
with focus on high-value property and developing long-term client
relationships; develop relationships with collectors, museums and curatorial
staff; work with senior management to manage and review specialist staff;
work with the business manager and senior management to develop long-term
business strategy for the department, review administrative staff, set sales
budgets, control costs and maintain profitability; assist in developing a
marketing strategy for the Department; monitor sales in other US selling
offices (LA), if applicable; write and prepare catalogue essays; other
duties as assigned. The ideal applicant will have a BA in Art History or
Decorative Arts, M.A preferred; significant expertise in the field of
decorative arts and a minimum of 10 years paid work experience in an art
gallery or auction house; and excellent interpersonal and organizational
skills. Salary TBD; excellent benefits.  Please send a resume, detailed
cover letter and the names of three references to: [log in to unmask]

Geri Thomas, President
Thomas & associates, Inc.
6 East 39th Street, Suite 1200
New York, NY 10016
212-779-7059
www.artstaffing.com

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