Vice President, Head of Buying, Merchandising and E-Commerce, Wine & Spirits - Sotheby's : Job Details

Established in 1744, Sotheby's is the world's premier destination for art and luxury. It promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels, including private sales, e-commerce, and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories, such as Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, Design, collectible cars, and real estate. Sotheby's is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative.

Sotheby's seeks a Vice President, Head of Buying, Merchandising, and E-Commerce, Wine & Spirits, to oversee logistics and financial operations related to the purchase, marketing, and sale of fine wine and spirits. Responsibilities include managing gross margin profitability, determining sales strategies, creating digital promotional activities, maintaining inventory goals, planning consumer events, and managing importation processes. Up to 15% international travel may be required.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in selling, buying, and pricing fine wine and spirits, with a minimum annual value of $1 million.
• Experience managing online wine and spirits business with minimum sales of $1 million annually.
• Experience selling or buying fine wine and spirits overseas.
• Experience with cold chain logistics of importing/exporting fine wine.
• Experience purchasing fine wine and spirits from auction houses.
• Proficiency in data analysis and modeling, including pivot tables and index matches.

Position is based in New York, NY. Salary range: $120,000 – $170,000 per year. To apply, visit Sotheby's Careers Page or email your résumé and cover letter to [email protected], referencing code: 1985. Up to 15% international travel may be required.

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