Director, Trusts and Estates

October 20

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Description

• Create new and continue to foster prior relationships with trust officers, estate attorneys, accountants, family offices and financial professionals to drive new business to Bonhams. • Represent Bonhams at appropriate conferences and estate planning councils including speaking engagements about the issues impacting the auction houses and art market. • Work closely with senior specialists and heads of department to assist with the organization of multi-departmental appraisals and proposals for future business. • The ability to communicate effectively and prioritize scheduled deadlines. • Actively pursue new business and foster existing relationships through regularly informing, entertaining, visiting, and engaging with your established network, with travel, as necessary. • Deliver sourcing targets to be reviewed on an annual basis. • In addition to the tasks and responsibilities listed, you may be required to perform other duties as assigned by your Manager.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the trusts and estates field and/or in the auction industry. • Strong client relationship development experience with ability to negotiate and close deals. • Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills. • Detail-oriented, well-organized manager of client’s and colleagues needs. • Ability to prioritize and meet strict scheduled deadlines. • Computer proficient and ability to travel as necessary to achieve goals.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance – HMO, EPO, PPO with FSA and HSA • 20 days paid time off (PTO) • 12 paid holidays and holiday break from Christmas to New Years Day • 16 weeks fully paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution • Life insurance with AD & D • Short- and long-term disability • Paid cellphone and data service • Tuition reimbursement • Commuter benefits (transit and parking) • Employee assistance program (EAP) • Professional development: free online training and expansive content library • Onboarding buddy: 90-day mentor to welcome and orient new joiners • Employee resource groups: social club, diversity committee, mentorship program • Sponsored socials: annual staff art exhibition, annual summer and holiday parties, monthly birthday treats, weekly breakfast