Senior Art Specialist & Merchandiser Job at EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE (EBTH) in B

Join to apply for the Senior Art Specialist & Merchandiser role at 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr