Head of Private Sales (Watches)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a global auction, private sales and retail business dealing in exceptional art, luxury objects and collectibles across 70 selling categories.

What you will do

• Drive the growth of private sale transactions within Watches.
• Originate, source, negotiate and execute private sale transactions, including the acquisition and placement of exceptional watch property.
• Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities through client engagement, market intelligence and business development.
• Develop long-term relationships with collectors, buyers, consignors, dealers, advisors and other market participants.
• Partner with Private Sales Strategy, Client Development, Specialist and auction teams to maximise cross-selling and commercial opportunities.
• Represent hirify.global and Watches at fairs, exhibitions, events, client functions and relevant media or thought leadership activities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in luxury goods, art, collectibles or related markets.
• Demonstrated success originating and executing high-value transactions and developing strong client relationships.
• Deep understanding of the luxury market and its participants.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build credibility and trust with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, manage multiple priorities and work across departments and regions.
• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant professional experience, with strong numeracy, organisation and computer skills.

Nice to have

• Additional language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.
• Collaborate across auctions, private sales, client development and specialist teams.
• Engage with collectors, consignors, dealers, advisors and luxury-market stakeholders internationally.