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We are seeking the Head of the Latin American Painting Department for our
client, one of the world's great auction houses. Please send cover
letter, resume/cv directly to:
Geri Thomas, President Thomas & Associates, Inc., [log in to unmask];
www.artstaffing.com. Responsibilities include:
PRIMARY FUNCTION/POSITION SUMMARY:
Heads and sets strategic direction for Latin American Painting Department.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS (Duties include but are not limited to the
following):
Acts as primary business-getter for department, with focus on high-value
property, developing long-term client relationships.
Develop relationships with collectors/clients museum and curatorial
staff to foster potential business.
Work with South American regional representatives as well as Miami
office to cultivate Latin clientele.
Work with senior management to manage and review specialist staff.
Mentor junior staff.
Lead departmental hilling sessions (meetings to determine value,
condition and marketability of property).
Supervise departmental business-getting.
Work with business manager and senior management to develop long-term
business strategy for the department.
Work with business manager to review administrative staff, set sales
budgets, control costs and maintain profitability.
Work with business manager and marketing department to develop marketing
strategy for the department.
Write and prepare catalogue essays.
Other duties as assigned by Manager.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in Art History or Decorative Arts to equivalent; M.A
preferred.
Minimum of 10 years paid work experience in the Arts.
In-depth knowledge of domestic and international client relationship
management and markets.
Renowned expertise in field.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Fluency in Spanish. Excellent writing skills in both English and Spanish.
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