Specialist, Wine & Spirits

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.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Specialist, Wine & Spirits you will be:

Source, research, value, assess, and inspect property (wines and spirits) for consignment and sale across Asia.

Drive business development to secure consignments for upcoming auctions.

Collaborate with the Head of Department and the Wine & Spirits team to develop strategies that generate new business opportunities.

Actively solicit high-quality property from private collectors, trade clients, and other sources.

Build and expand networks of buyers, including top collectors and dealers in the fine wine and spirits market.

Respond efficiently and professionally to customer enquiries, both in the office and at external venues across Asia as needed.

Organise tasting events, promotional activities, and other initiatives to support and promote auctions.

Conduct business travel as required.

Inspect, assess, catalogue, and prepare lots for upcoming auctions, both in the office and warehouse.

Manage inventory of wine & spirits

Contribute to catalogue production, ensuring accuracy and high standards.

Support marketing and promotional efforts for sales and events.

Manage all sale-related deadlines and timelines effectively.

Assist with shipping logistics, post-sale arrangements, and client coordination.

Assist with general administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

Key Skills & Attributes

Genuine passion for wine and spirits, with deep knowledge of the category.

Previous experience in the wine & spirits industry and/or at an auction house, with proven appraisal and valuation capabilities.

Established knowledge of — and ideally existing relationships with — prominent collectors and dealers in fine wine and spirits.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Excellent time management, organisational, and prioritisation skills.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) and English (written and spoken) is required.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Proven ability to adhere to tight deadlines and perform well under pressure.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

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.