Consignment Director – Americana / Political at Heritage Auctions

Irving, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Appraisal, Auction management, Consignment acquisition, Client relationship management, Cataloging, Authentication, Marketing, Communication, Multitasking, Attention to detail, Customer service, Problem solving, Project management, Organizational skills

Industry

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Description

Description About Heritage Auctions At Heritage Auctions, you’ll join a team dedicated to sourcing and presenting exceptional Americana, connecting important historical objects with collectors worldwide. Headquartered in Dallas with offices globally, we offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment where expertise is valued, relationships are key, and each consignment tells a unique story. If you’re driven, client-focused, and passionate about American history and material culture, we invite you to grow with us in a dynamic setting where knowledge, trust, and storytelling bring remarkable pieces to market. SUMMARY: This Dallas-based position is responsible for evaluating a property, acquiring consignments, building relationships, generating and responding to leads, participating with the catalog production and the sales processes, and other duties. LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage Paid time off 401k savings plans COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as may be assigned. 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 opportunities. Actively participate in auctions. Requirements EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 5+ years’ experience in a major auction house and/or as a commercial dealer with a focus on Americana and political collectibles, or equivalent combination of education and experience. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The ideal candidate is a go-getter, outgoing, self-motivated, and independent professional. Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, high ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and have a positive attitude with good customer service skills. Willingness to learn. Ability to follow set standards and take direction. Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment. Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner. Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough. Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE

Responsibilities

The Consignment Director is responsible for evaluating property, acquiring consignments, and managing the auction cataloging and sales process. They will also build client relationships, generate leads, and travel to review potential consignment opportunities.