Auf einen Blick
- Aufgaben: Organisiere den Versand und die Logistik für wertvolle Kunstwerke und Luxusobjekte.
- Unternehmen: Sotheby’s, ein führendes Auktionshaus mit globaler Reichweite.
- Vorteile: Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt, flexible Arbeitszeiten und ein kreatives Arbeitsumfeld.
- Weitere Informationen: Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung und internationale Zusammenarbeit.
- Warum dieser Job: Arbeite in einem dynamischen Team und erlebe die Welt der Kunst hautnah.
- Qualifikationen: Bachelor-Abschluss und 2-3 Jahre Erfahrung im Versandbereich.
Das prognostizierte Gehalt liegt zwischen 41850 - 51150 CHF pro Jahr.
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales und retail. Unsere tiefgehende Expertise über 70 Verkaufs-kategorien wird durch eine führende Technologie-Plattform und ein globales Netzwerk von Spezialisten in 40 Ländern unterstützt. Verkaufs-kategorien umfassen zeitgenössische Kunst, moderne und impressionistische Kunst, alte Meister, chinesische Kunstwerke, Schmuck, Uhren, Wein und Spirituosen sowie Design, sammelbare Autos und Immobilien durch RM Sotheby’s und Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services ist ein führender Kunstkreditgeber und bietet Kapital-lösungen für Sammler weltweit an, mit mehr als 12 Milliarden Dollar an Krediten seit seiner Gründung.
THE ROLE
Provide integrated expertise and exceptional service for both clients and members of staff for all logistics-related activities to ensure the timely and cost‑effective delivery of property in compliance with all associated laws and regulations. Liaise with vendors to procure and coordinate logistics services to enable the movement of fine art and rarities to and from Sotheby’s, both domestically and internationally. Die Rolle wird Deutschland abdecken.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Arrange shipping and associated logistics requirements for all property.
- Work closely with the Pre Sale and Post Sale colleagues to deliver an integrated, consistent and exceptional client experience.
- Monitor and execute quote requests in a timely manner in line with established service levels.
- Respond to and resolve shipping and logistics enquiries and issues to a successful conclusion.
- Obtain quotes from shippers and other related service providers for shipments and select the most suitable option for our internal and external clients.
- Assess and verify the requirements of a proposed shipment, including method of transport, packing, etc., and enter or validate this information in the system.
- Apply for CITES license applications or other license applicable, as appropriate.
- For all accepted client offers, where the shipment is arranged by Sotheby’s, and approved transfers contact vendors and issue instructions for packing, local transportation, shipping and security.
- Allocate tariffs to property imported or exported internationally.
- Monitor the progress of shipments, conferring with vendors to troubleshoot and rectify problems in a timely manner and ensuring that interested parties are apprised of the status of the shipment.
- Liaise with Manager to provide input on shippers’ performance and maintenance of service level requirements and KPIs.
- Ship in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Determine where consolidation of property can occur and arrange consolidated shipments to maximize efficiency and minimize cost.
- Maintain and scan all required documentation associated with shipments in accordance with department procedures.
- Prepare customs documents and submit to the appropriate regulatory bodies or shippers, ensuring the accuracy of the information and its timely submission.
- Coordinate and execute interoffice transfers to international offices and generate pre‑alerts to Shipping Coordinators in those offices to ensure an efficient delivery of property.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree with 2‑3 years in Shipping roles.
- Fluency in English, and German is mandatory, French would be a strong advantage.
- Strong knowledge of logistics, including current packing methods, transportation methods and regulatory compliance.
- Action oriented with skills and aptitude to excel in a fast paced client‑focused and deadline‑driven environment.
- Proactive communicator and solution oriented.
- Comfortable speaking with clients and client facing teams.
- Excellent client service skills; ability to remain calm in pressure situations.
- Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to communicate with all organizational levels.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member to complete the task at hand.
- Strong organizational skills to set priorities, multi task and meet deadlines.
- Prior experience with fine art shipping is desirable as is foreign language(s).
- Prior experience with SAP is an advantage.
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekend hours when necessary is required.
Shipping Coordinator Arbeitgeber: Sotheby's
Sotheby’s ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern in der neuen globalen Zentrale im ikonischen Breuer-Gebäude in New York City eine dynamische und inspirierende Arbeitsumgebung bietet. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterentwicklung und einem integrativen Teamgeist fördert das Unternehmen eine Kultur des Wachstums und der Zusammenarbeit, während es gleichzeitig Zugang zu einer Vielzahl von Kunst- und Luxusobjekten bietet. Die Position als Shipping Coordinator ermöglicht es Ihnen, in einem spannenden, internationalen Umfeld zu arbeiten und Ihre Fähigkeiten in der Logistik und im Kundenservice weiterzuentwickeln.
