Consignment Director - Comics
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About Heritage Auctions
We are a fast-growing global auction house driven by curiosity, innovation, and the stories behind extraordinary objects. For nearly 50 years, we have connected collectors and consignors through a dynamic marketplace celebrating history, culture, and craftsmanship. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and other major cities, we support a worldwide network of experts and enthusiasts across more than 50 auction categories.
Role Summary
The Consignment Director of Comics is in charge of appraising properties, purchasing consignments, creating relationships, generating and responding to leads, participating in catalog production and sales processes, and other responsibilities.
Location
Beverly Hills, CA.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
Paid time off
401k savings plans
Compensation
$75,000 - $150,000 annually (Commensurate with experience.)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluate the property and establish auction estimates.
Acquire consignments through HA and individually-generated leads.
Research, authenticate, and catalog property.
Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy.
Market lots in auctions to various clients.
Contribute to the expansion of the client database.
Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction.
Travel as needed to meet with clients and review the property for potential consignment.
Actively participate in auctions.
Education & Experience
5+ years of experience in a major auction house preferred and/or as a commercial dealer.
Skills & Abilities
Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, high capacity to multitask, pay attention to detail, and a positive attitude with good customer service abilities; the ideal applicant is a go-getter, extroverted, self-motivated, and independent professional.
Ability to follow set standards and take direction.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic workplace.
Absolute drive to complete tasks on time and in detail.
Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough.
Work Environment
Individuals must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE.
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