EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH)
Senior Art Specialist & Merchandiser
EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH), Blue Ash, Ohio, United States
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EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH)
Everything But The House (EBTH) is a revolutionary marketplace that makes it easier to find or sell secondhand goods. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, EBTH offers a global auction platform where art, jewelry, fashion, collectibles, antiques and more are sold starting at $1. We aspire to be the first stop for secondhand online and stand behind our work with the “EBTH Promise.”
Responsibilities
Primary Cataloging: Conduct high‑level cataloging for art pieces, ensuring precise attribution, medium identification, and condition reporting
Forensic Research: Perform detailed research using web resources, provenance records, and expert contacts to verify the authenticity of escalated or high‑value art items
Legal & Ethical Oversight: Maintain an understanding of auction laws, artist rights (droit de suite), and CITES regulations regarding various materials
Strategic Sale Design: Curate and sequence art lots into daily auctions and high‑profile specialty sales to maximize bidder engagement and final sale value
Trend Analysis: Monitor market trends to determine the best timing and “story” for specific art collections or artists (e.g., Mid‑Century Modern, Contemporary, or Classical European)
Cross‑Departmental Strategy: Work with the Merchandising team to meet line‑of‑business goals
Subject Matter Leadership: Assist the Quality and Authentication manager on art‑related inquiries, training new team members on art handling, identification, and cataloging standards
Qualifications
Deep, verifiable knowledge of Art history and the current secondary market (Fine Art, Asian Art, and Decorative Arts)
3+ years in an auction house, gallery, or appraisal setting with a focus on merchandising and valuation
An innate ability to group items in a way that tells a story and drives competitive bidding (the “Merchant’s Eye”)
Execution & Speed: Ability to balance the meticulous nature of art research with the fast‑paced production schedule of EBTH
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Art History, Fine Arts, or Museum Studies (preferred)
Technical proficiency: Comfortable working within digital inventory management systems and online auction platforms
Location: Cincinnati, OH Salary: $102,100.00–$127,600.00
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Marketing and Sales | Industries: Internet Publishing
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Senior Art Specialist & Merchandiser
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EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH)
Everything But The House (EBTH) is a revolutionary marketplace that makes it easier to find or sell secondhand goods. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, EBTH offers a global auction platform where art, jewelry, fashion, collectibles, antiques and more are sold starting at $1. We aspire to be the first stop for secondhand online and stand behind our work with the “EBTH Promise.”
Responsibilities
Primary Cataloging: Conduct high‑level cataloging for art pieces, ensuring precise attribution, medium identification, and condition reporting
Forensic Research: Perform detailed research using web resources, provenance records, and expert contacts to verify the authenticity of escalated or high‑value art items
Legal & Ethical Oversight: Maintain an understanding of auction laws, artist rights (droit de suite), and CITES regulations regarding various materials
Strategic Sale Design: Curate and sequence art lots into daily auctions and high‑profile specialty sales to maximize bidder engagement and final sale value
Trend Analysis: Monitor market trends to determine the best timing and “story” for specific art collections or artists (e.g., Mid‑Century Modern, Contemporary, or Classical European)
Cross‑Departmental Strategy: Work with the Merchandising team to meet line‑of‑business goals
Subject Matter Leadership: Assist the Quality and Authentication manager on art‑related inquiries, training new team members on art handling, identification, and cataloging standards
Qualifications
Deep, verifiable knowledge of Art history and the current secondary market (Fine Art, Asian Art, and Decorative Arts)
3+ years in an auction house, gallery, or appraisal setting with a focus on merchandising and valuation
An innate ability to group items in a way that tells a story and drives competitive bidding (the “Merchant’s Eye”)
Execution & Speed: Ability to balance the meticulous nature of art research with the fast‑paced production schedule of EBTH
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Art History, Fine Arts, or Museum Studies (preferred)
Technical proficiency: Comfortable working within digital inventory management systems and online auction platforms
Location: Cincinnati, OH Salary: $102,100.00–$127,600.00
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Marketing and Sales | Industries: Internet Publishing
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