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As part of its business growth and its ambition to strengthen its position in the contemporary art market, the Aguttes auction house is hiring a Sales Manager for this department. The creation of this position is part of a commitment to supporting the department’s development. You will work in collaboration with the specialist already on staff.

Job Responsibilities

Sales Tasks

• - Business development and client relations (prospecting, consulting, negotiation, follow-up, etc.) in accordance with Aguttes’ values

• - Appraisal and valuation based on your level of expertise

• - Assisting with the creation of catalogs and the organization of auction events

• - Monitoring the profitability of sales and the department

• - Works closely with other departments (inventory, representative offices, divisions, communications, accounting, etc.), follows company processes and deadlines
  
  Diversification de spécialités au sein du département en fonction des tendances du marché, du positionnement Aguttes, et de ses affinités
  
  
  Administrative tasks in collaboration with the specialist.

• - Logistical and administrative oversight related to inventory and sales

  • - Pre-sale: preparation and tracking of consignment agreements, capital gains declarations, CNI forms, lot labeling and inventory checks, participation in photo shoots, and assistance with product sheet preparation

  • - Sales: assisting with room setups and exhibitions, preparing and sending condition reports, following up with buyers, answering phones during sales, tracking costs;

  • - Post-sale: compiling and sending results to sellers, issuing and shipping items, tracking buyer payments and seller payments in coordination with accounting.

• - Physical and digital inventory management (handling of artworks, storage, recording of locations)

Desired Profile

• - 3 to 8 years of experience in an auction house

• - Strong hunter’s instinct

• - Passion for contemporary art and knowledge of the market

• - Strong sales and negotiation skills

• - Excellent organizational skills, efficiency, and attention to detail

• - Customer service orientation

• - Fluency in spoken and written English

• - Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills

• - Strict adherence to confidentiality protocols

• - Proficiency in Excel
  
  
  Please submit your application via this link or to nousrejoindre@aguttes.com, including:
  
  

  • - Your motivations in three points

  • - Your resume

  • - Your salary expectations

  • - Your earliest start date

Every day, we meet with sellers to advise them on listing their violins, bows, costumes, autographs, historical memorabilia, and collectibles. Each department organizes four specialized auctions per year, which are heavily promoted internationally to musicians, collectors, and investors. These two departments, recently established at Aguttes, operate in markets that are still underrepresented in the auction sector. The purpose of this position is to assist the heads of the String Quartets & Bows and Pop Culture & Memorabilia departments in their development and to provide support in organizing their auctions.

The position offers direct immersion in the world of instruments, collectibles, and collecting culture, with daily interaction with the items, collectors, and sales.

Job Responsibilities

Sales Administration

• - Managing client files

• - Preparing contracts

• - KYC

• - Preparing settlement statements

• - Regulatory compliance

• - Collaborating with regional offices and accounting

• - Tracking and updating the business software
  

Cataloging & Sale Preparation

• - Coordinating appraisals

• - Condition reports

• - Participating in photo shoots

• - Preparing catalogs and uploading them online

• - Collaborating with the communications team
  

Logistics Coordination

• - Transportation

• - Storage

• - Location

• - Exhibition support
  

Customer relations

• - Reception

• - Scheduling appointments

• - Tracking requests and assisting with contract negotiations
  

Desired profile

• - Master’s degree

• - Proficiency in playing a string quartet instrument or a strong background in music / training in musicology

• - Initial administrative or sales experience

• - Understanding of how auction houses operate is appreciated

• - Independence, practicality, organizational skills, versatility, and attention to detail

• - Fluency in spoken and written English

• - Customer service orientation and ability to handle unexpected situations

• - Excellent presentation skills and interpersonal skills

• - Strict adherence to confidentiality rules
  
  
  Please submit your application via this link or to nousrejoindre@aguttes.com, including:

  
  

  • - Your earliest start date

  • - A three-point statement of your motivations

  • - Your resume

With a physical presence in Brussels since 2019, Aguttes has experienced significant growth in Belgium through its representative office located at the Ixelles Lakes. We are recruiting a new representative to strengthen the team and expand our commercial presence.

Working closely with some of our 19 specialized departments and our teams of experts and specialists, your primary mission is to source and appraise works of art and exceptional items, before securing sales mandates. You will play a key role in supporting sellers, appraising and valuing their assets by coordinating communications with the experts in the specialized departments under your responsibility, as well as in conducting inventories for estates, property divisions, insurance, and asset inventories.

Our mid-to-high-end market positioning and hybrid business model ensure strong international visibility. Our strategy, based on the three pillars of expertise, performance, and service, is designed to enable us to fully fulfill our mission: art and the passion for passing on heritage.

Job Responsibilities
Sales

• - Grow business for the assigned specialized departments: prospecting, generating leads, and following up with contacts.

• - Organize expert appraisal days.

• - Handle initial client interactions and assess their needs.

• - Explain how the auction house and auctions operate.

• - Coordinate communication with department heads and specialists.

• - Negotiate and finalize contracts.

• - Drive sales growth

• - Update the CRM and track opportunities.
  

Administration

• - Monitor seller commission targets.

• - Collect supporting documentation.

• - Organize transport logistics and coordinate shipping.

• - Serve as the local point of contact for clients until final payment.

• - Office management, tracking overhead costs and service providers.
  

Appraisals & Inventories

• - Conducting on-site inventories (estates, private collections, etc.) and appraising assets.

• - Identifying high-potential items and referring them to specialized departments.

• - Draft reports and ensure the works are presented in the best possible light.

• - Advise families, notaries, and key influencers, and define the most appropriate sales strategy.

• - Support the client through the sales process: valuation, preparation of sales mandates, logistical organization, and monitoring of operations.
  

Marketing & Communication

• - Defining the sourcing strategy and action plan

• - Briefing the in-house agency on communication campaigns (print, social media & web, PR, internal tools)

• - Budget monitoring, ROI analysis, and adjustments

• - Public relations in your region/country

• - Office management and client database maintenance

• - Event planning

  
  

Profil

• - Proven network in the region (required)

• - Master’s degree, including at least 3 years of study in History or the Art Market (required)

• - Aligns perfectly with the company’s core values: service, rigor, trust, passion, and boldness

• - 2 to 10 years of experience

• - Initial experience in a sales role and a strong “hunter” mentality

• - Interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, and a desire to build a network

• - Ambitious and proactive

• - Highly productive, meticulous, and able to prioritize

• - Strong commitment and results-oriented

• - Intellectual curiosity and passion

• - Fluency in English or Dutch

• - Open to change

• - Customer service-oriented, generous, and a team player

  
  

We offer a compensation package including a base salary, a performance-based component, and benefits.

Please submit your application via this link or to nousrejoindre@aguttes.com, including:

• - Your earliest start date

• - Your motivations in three points

• - Your resume

Aguttes is seeking several representatives for the following districts, regions, and countries: Burgundy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Brittany, Spain, and Germany. Already established in Aix-en-Provence, Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand, Lille, Geneva, and Brussels, Aguttes aims to continue expanding its presence across France and Europe.

As a Regional/Country Representative, leveraging your established presence and our sourcing capabilities, you will build a local presence for the company and contribute to its reputation. You will advise potential sellers and assist them in appraising and listing their works of art and exceptional items for sale. Working closely with our 18 departments and collaborating with experts and specialists, your goal is to secure listings of works of art and exceptional items in our catalogs by signing sales mandates. Our mid-to-high-end market positioning and hybrid model, combining performance and service, establish us as a key player in the art market.

Our specialized auctions in Paris enjoy high visibility on the international art market scene. As we like to say, we do this work out of a passion for sharing.


Job Responsibilities
Sales Representative

• - Business development for the 17 specialized departments

• - Client liaison and initial screening

• - Assessing client needs and explaining how the company/department operates

• - Coordinating communication with department managers and specialists

• - Negotiation and contract finalization

• - Sales growth

• - Development and updating of the individual/professional client database.
  

Marketing & Communication

• - Defining the sourcing strategy and action plan

• - Briefing the in-house agency on communication campaigns (advertising, PR, internal tools)

• - Budget monitoring, ROI analysis, and adjustments

• - Public relations in your region/country

• - Office management and client database maintenance

• - Event planning and appraisal days

Gestion

• - Monitoring seller commission targets

• - Collecting supporting documentation

• - Organizing transport shuttles & coordinating logistics

• - Serving as the local point of contact for clients until final payment

• - Office management, monitoring overhead costs and vendors (if there is a physical office)

  
  

Profile

• - Established network in the region (required)

• - Master’s degree, including at least three years of study in Art History (required)

• - Auctioneer’s license is a plus but not required

• - A perfect fit with the company’s DNA: service, rigor, trust, passion, and boldness

• - Between 2 and 10 years of experience

• - Initial experience in a sales role and a strong “hunter” mentality

• - Interpersonal skills, strong communication abilities, and a desire to build a network

• - Ambitious and proactive

• - Highly productive, meticulous, and able to prioritize

• - Strong commitment and results-oriented

• - Intellectual curiosity and passion

• - Customer service-oriented, generous, and a team player
  

We offer a package including a base salary, a performance-based component, and benefits.

Please submit your application via this link or to nousrejoindre@aguttes.com, including:

• - Your earliest start date

• - Your motivations in three points

• - Your resume

We are always looking for ambitious, determined candidates who share our passion for the art market. If you identify with our values (service, trust, passion, boldness, and rigor), please contact us.

Contact:  nousrejoindre@aguttes.com 

We are regularly looking for enthusiastic and available interns to assist our teams with sales organization, catalog development, administrative tasks, and customer service. Please email us your resume, a brief three-point statement of your motivation, and your availability for an internship.

Contact: stage@aguttes.com 

Are you an expert, a business referral specialist, a notary, or a real estate agent? Do you know someone who knows someone? We are always looking for one-time or long-term opportunities.

Contact: partenaire@aguttes.com