Specialist, Jewellery
Confidential
Posted: March 9, 2026
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Quick Summary
As a Specialist for Jewellery, you will play a pivotal role in assembling, managing, and executing auctions, sourcing high-quality consignments and engaging clients to buy and sell.
Required Skills
Job Description
About Bonhams
Bonhams is a global auction house with an 18th century heritage poised for transformative change. Our global operations are based in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong where we sell in over 60 categories, including motor cars, paintings, jewellery, and entertainment memorabilia.
About the Role
As Specialist for Jewellery, you will play a pivotal role in assembling, managing, and executing auctions. Especially in sourcing high-quality consignments and engaging clients to buy and sell. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining client relationships and driving sales growth. This role requires a deep understanding of the market trends and development.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Able to do on-spot valuation of client’s collection and actively bring in new consignments
Foster good relations with trade and professional bodies to assist with the advancement of the department
Bring in new collectors and trades to develop the database of important buyers and vendors
Actively participate in Jewellery/Auction events, and other functions related to our business
Work with local and overseas teams on strategies to encourage new business opportunities
Liaise with others on advertising and marketing campaign
Catalogue watches sales, and assist with preparation of the catalogues on a timely basis to meet deadlines
Assist on exhibition events, including HK or worldwide
Promote the department through digital platforms, lectures and/or other promotional events
Support the Head of Department in managing the departmental budgets and effectively use the expenditure to maximize department benefits
Key Skills and Experience
Proven experience in the specialty field and/or in the auction industry.
Relationships with established dealers and collectors in the field.
Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills.
Detail-oriented, well-organized individual.
Ability to prioritize and meet strict scheduled deadlines.
Familiar with MS application, able to work within our business enterprise software.
Ability to travel as necessary to achieve goals
GIA certificate or relevant professional & technical training
What We Offer
20 days annual leave
Private Health Care
If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by the 23rd March 2026 at midnight.
We thank you for your interest in this position but please note that we will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration.
Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.