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 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.
THE ROLE
The focus of Marketing is to support Sotheby's Luxury departments in promoting their auctions and retail. Marketing will crucially reinforce Sotheby's place in the broader art and luxury market ecosystem via partnerships, collaborations, and events.
Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager in Europe, the Associate Marketing Manager is responsible for creating and implementing marketing strategies for categories within the Luxury division, aligned with company goals. This includes supporting auctions across the UK, Europe, and Paris. They are a key point of contact for specialist departments in London, Paris, and Geneva, including the Salon, in developing that narrative across all consumer touchpoints.
This role should utilize all of Sotheby's available channels: print, website, content, digital marketing, and events, and work on cross-functional teams to coordinate the execution of marketing campaigns. Key partners will include the Specialist Departments, Press, and Operations, as well as other Marketing functions such as Creative, Special Events, Content and Growth.
An unwavering attention to detail, rigor in execution, and a proven ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically about marketing campaigns are fundamental to the success of this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and execute 360° multi-platform marketing campaigns for online sales across various Luxury categories including sports memorabilia, jewellery, watches, wine, spirits, and others to increase awareness, reinforce positioning, drive new client acquisition, and further engage the existing client base.
- Brief our Creative Studio on marketing elements requiring design and storytelling, such as advertising, collateral, content, and exhibition assets.
- Track budget for marketing campaigns to support assigned auctions and sales.
- Track and update marketing activity calendar, project timelines, media plans, and email/communication schedule.
- Oversee and work collaboratively with colleagues in Press, Proposals, Creative, Special Events, Content and Growth in the planning, local execution, and strategic promotion of marketing campaigns from start to finish. To include live/virtual events, exhibitions, collateral, and digital marketing, following global guidelines and program parameters. Ensure deadlines are met, and budgets are adhered to.
- Create and maintain ongoing competitive analysis, identifying key trends in luxury industry programming, including the execution of auctions, events, and exhibitions.
- Provide ad hoc project support as needed.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor's degree is required
- 2-3+ years of work experience in a marketing agency and/or an in-house marketing department
- Background in the luxury goods industry is strongly preferred
- Experience in planning and executing marketing campaigns
- A solid understanding of KPIs and campaign performance metrics across online marketing channels
- A balance of strategic and creative thinking with strong analytical skills
- An unwavering attention to detail and uncompromising excellent standards, willing to constantly strive for improvement
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Solutions-oriented with strong process and project management skills
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment as well as work independently
- Able to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environments working on a number of different and varied projects at one time to tight deadlines
- Highly motivated, organized, proactive, creative, enthusiastic, and resourceful
- Proficient use of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint presentation development, Excel, and web analytics
- Fluent English and French, ideally with knowledge of other European languages
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