New York, New York, United States · On-site
$180k–$220k/yr
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Corporate real estate strategy, Portfolio management, Financial modeling, Lease negotiation, Capital planning
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$55k–$75k/yr
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Administrative support, Organizational skills, Diary management, Travel coordination, Expense management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$60k–$68k/yr
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Cataloguing, Inventory management, Valuations, Research, Client service
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$175k–$225k/yr
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Financial product development, Lending, Specialty finance, Product management, Structured finance
Paris, Ile-de-France, France · On-site
Fondée en 1744, Sotheby's est le leader mondial de la vente aux enchères dans les domaines de l'art et du luxe. Synonyme d'innovation, Sotheby's favorise l'accès, la connaissance et la préservation des œuvres d'art et de…
Skills: Books and manuscripts expertise, Business getting, Cataloguing, Client relationship management, Auction coordination
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Technical support, PC support, Mac support, Microsoft Intune, Network hardware
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$50k–$54k/yr
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Client service, Business administration, Project management, Legal documentation, Compliance
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$120k–$155k/yr
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Project management, Client relations, Auction house operations, Strategic planning, Stakeholder management
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. · On-site
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Whisky Expertise, Spirits Expertise, Auction Sales
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$60k–$65k/yr
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Expense Management, Client Relations
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$55k–$65k/yr
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Event planning, Project management, Vendor coordination, Budgeting, Logistics management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$25/hr
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Data entry, Microsoft Office, Excel, Technical problem-solving, Attention to detail
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Old Master Paintings, Research, Valuations, Cataloguing, Business development
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Art history, Cataloguing, Provenance research, Valuation, Condition reporting
Paris, Ile-de-France, France · On-site
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: HR Administration, Payroll Coordination, Onboarding, Offboarding, Employee Benefits Administration
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. · On-site
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Client Service, Payment Processing, Account Setup, Interpersonal Communication, Attention To Detail
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Customs Declarations, VAT Compliance, Data Analysis, Excel, Customs Regimes
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$50k–$54k/yr
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Procurement, International Shipping Logistics, Accounts Payable, ACH Reconciliation, SAP
New York, New York, United States · On-site
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Chinese Language, Asian Art History, Art Research, Cataloguing, Provenance Research
London, England, United Kingdom · Remote OK
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported …
Skills: Engineering Management, Software Architecture, Team Leadership, Hiring And Retention, Product Management Partnership
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The VP, Director of Real Estate is responsible for developing and executing the company's global corporate real estate strategy across its owned and leased assets. This role oversees portfolio planning, capital projects, facilities management, and financial analysis to ensure alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
Candidates must have at least 15 years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, commercial real estate, or facilities management. A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for an advanced degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or Construction Management.
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
This position serves as the Company's senior real estate executive, responsible for developing and executing Sotheby's corporate real estate strategy across its portfolio of owned and leased assets. The VP, Director of Real Estate will oversee the planning, evaluation, and optimization of the Company's real estate footprint to ensure alignment with business objectives, operational requirements, and financial goals.
This individual will be responsible for preparing department budgets, establishing strategic priorities, setting goals and objectives for their team, monitoring adherence to operating and service standards, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring facilities remain compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements.
In addition, this role will lead enterprise-wide real estate planning initiatives, including portfolio strategy, leasing and subleasing transactions, space utilization, site selection, lease negotiations, capital planning, and real estate financial analysis. The successful candidate will partner closely with Executive Leadership, Finance, Legal, and external partners to evaluate real estate opportunities, optimize occupancy costs, and provide strategic recommendations regarding owned and leased assets.
This is a highly visible leadership role offering the opportunity to build and shape the future structure of Sotheby's real estate and facilities function while driving long-term value across the Company's portfolio.
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $180,000 - $220,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
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The world’s premier destination for art and luxury.
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
Offices: 1334 York Ave, New York, New York 10021, US · 34-35 New Bond Street, London, England W1S 2RT, GB · 76 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, Paris 75008, FR · 5/F One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong, Hong Kong 88 Queensway, HK
The world’s premier destination for art and luxury.
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
Offices: 1334 York Ave, New York, New York 10021, US · 34-35 New Bond Street, London, England W1S 2RT, GB · 76 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, Paris 75008, FR · 5/F One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong, Hong Kong 88 Queensway, HK
