Director, Trusts & Estates -Florida

Director, Trusts & Estates - Florida

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, jewelry, and entertainment memorabilia.

Our employees are passionate about their work, and we pride ourselves on a bespoke approach that aims to make every client feel important. It is an exciting time for our business and our global leadership team of art world professionals. We are dedicated to forming a People focused team to help them develop their talent strategy, strengthen our people brand globally, build organizational capability, and drive process improvement.

In your role as Director, Trusts & Estates - Florida, your primary responsibilities will be:

• 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.

Skills & Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

What We Offer

In addition to an active and progressive work environment, Bonhams offers a competitive benefits package to encourage work/life balance, including:

• 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
  
  

Applicants who best match the position skills and qualifications will be contacted.

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.

Bonhams participates in E-Verify.