Luxury Department Intern (Watches)

This six month internship will provide the successful candidate with a very good understanding of various roles in the Watch Department, sale and promotion related activity as well as a better knowledge on the luxury market and collectors.

The purpose will be to provide general assistance and support to specialists, sale & business coordinators on sale related activity.

Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Help updating the competitors tracking.
• Help organizing the library.
• Take items to the photo studio for photography as instructed and prepare the items for photoshoots.
• Help prepare assets for condition reports including printing reports and taking photos.
• Assist specialists where appropriate on valuations (data entry, gathering material, preparing images, proposal documents).
• Aid the department to unpack and tag incoming property and check the accessories.
• Prepare mini-catalogues for touring if the catalogue is not out yet (brief description, estimate and photo).
• Provide general support with tours by preparing lot cards, brochures, contact cards etc.
• Provide support during exhibitions (attending the viewing, setting up property).
• Manage courier requests.
• Assist with post-sale lot collections.
• Other duties as required.

The Candidate

• Exceptional organizational skills including ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple processes.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up to see tasks through to completion.
• An interest in auctions and the luxury market.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including French & English written and spoken communication, with the ability to utilize these to satisfy clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and sites.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to creatively problem solve.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Internship agreement/convention de stage required.

Close date: 29th October 2023