Head of Jewellery UK & Europe, International Auction House

On behalf of a leading international  Auction House we are working on a search for  Head of Jewellery – UK & Europe, who is ideally to be based in London.

Head of Jewellery – UK & Europe Responsibilities:

• Implement department sales in line with the annual business plan budget.
• Work with the Global Jewellery Director to develop and implement a plan for the Jewellery department to expand in the UK and Europe.
• Develop and support the current staff across our London and Paris locations.
• Increase the visibility of the Jewellery department across Europe.
• Create and preserve connections with advisory institutions and professionals.
• Maintain and support the continued development of a database of customers, including both buyers and sellers.
• Contribute to and support the expansion of all the company’s businesses in the UK and Europe.
• Achieve annual sales targets by serving as the primary business developer in the UK and Europe and organising appraisals and valuation events across the continent.
• Maintaining vendor commission levels to meet budgetary needs.
• Identify and develop closer relationships with high-level trade clients as well as potential UHNW individuals who currently have no business relationship with the company.
• Stay up to date with competitors’ strategies to improve the Jewellery department’s position in the market.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to create advertising and marketing campaigns to increase business.
• Oversee the creation of sales catalogues for all teams in the UK and Europe.
• Promote the Jewellery department with industry events and lectures.
• Support with Jewellery exhibitions across Europe and Worldwide as needed.

Head of Jewellery – UK & Europe Requirements:

• Track record of success in a similar role.
• An established network of Jewellery clients.
• Strong knowledge of auction processes.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant subject.
• In-depth expertise in gemmology.
• Bilingual.
• Exceptional sales and pipeline management skills.
• Strong market and trend awareness.
• Time management, organisation, communication, and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and happy to travel regularly