Consignment Director - Comics

Start your career with one of the world's fastest-growing auction houses! At Heritage Auctions, you’ll play a key role in bringing some of the most sought-after comic books and graphic storytelling collectibles to market. As a Consignment Director for Comics, you’ll work at the intersection of fandom, history, and high-value collectibles, building relationships with collectors, identifying significant material, and helping tell the stories behind iconic issues and legendary creators.

LOCATION: 10 Hanover Street London, Mayfair, W1S 1YQ, United Kingdom

COMPENSATION: 40,000-80,000 GBP (Commensurate with experience.)

SUMMARY: This role in London is responsible for appraising property, acquiring consignments, building and maintaining client relationships, generating and responding to leads, participating in catalog production and sales processes, and supporting auction operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate property and establish auction estimates
• Acquire consignments through Heritage Auctions and individually generated leads
• Research, authenticate, and catalog property
• Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy
• Market auction lots to clients
• Contribute to the expansion of the client database
• Respond to inquiries before, during, and after auctions
• Travel as needed to meet with clients and review property for potential consignment
• Actively participate in auctions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ experience in a major auction house and/or as a commercial dealer preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain close attention to detail
• Positive attitude with strong customer service skills
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to follow established standards and direction
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment
• Excellent organizational skills; accurate and thorough

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Individuals must be able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE

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