Marketing Assistant | Full Time, Donnington Priory

Dreweatts is seeking a talented and passionate individual to join its Marketing Department. This role would suit both an entry level candidate or those with relevant experience; it offers a varied and creative opportunity to work within a busy team for an exciting and growing auction house.

Responsibilities:

• Creating digital content to promote auctions, valuations and the Dreweatts brand
• Planning and execution of social media (posts, reels, stories)
• Preparing email marketing campaigns
• Preparing catalogue mailing lists for printed catalogues
• Writing articles for Dreweatts website and e-newsletter
• Updating Dreweatts website (auctions, images and articles)
• Updating reports and databases (Business Central)
• Researching digital marketing analytics to provide reports on performance of social media, email campaigns and website content.
• Assisting with bidder registration and online bidding on auction days
• Assisting with organisation of company events (on or off-site)

Qualifications

• Graduate with a proven interest in Art History, Fine Arts, or related field
• A creative individual with ability to write content (social media content and longer form / articles)
• Digital marketing experience (social media and e-marketing) in a commercial arena
• Experience of social media and email marketing scheduling software
• Knowledge of Photoshop
• Numerate and IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel)
• Highly organised multi-tasker with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Good communication skills with clients and calm under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills, flexible and ability to work within a team as well as on their own
• Proactive approach and able to problem solve and show initiative
• Knowledge and experience of the art market is a plus

Administrator and trainee cataloguer in the Luxury, Silver & Watches Department | Full Time, Donnington Priory

Dreweatts Auction House, a leading name in the fine art auction industry, is seeking a talented and passionate Administrator to join our Luxury, Silver & Watches Department. This role would suit both an entry level candidate or those with relevant work experience; it offers a desirable opportunity to work closely with experts and collectors while contributing to the success of our auctions.

Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Support:

• Carry out administrative tasks related to auction logistics, including
• consignment, pre and post-sale notifications, registrations and carrying out
• ID checks, and shipping
• Maintain accurate records of consigned items, sales, and client interactions
• Co-ordinate with other departments to ensure seamless operations
• Co-ordinate the cleaning of silver and other stock to be ready for
• photography for each sale
• Lotting and preparing the sale to go online
• Co-ordinating and sending condition reports

2. Client Interaction:

• First point of contact for the department, answering telephone, email and in person enquiries making specialist diary appointments where necessary.
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients, answering enquiries and assisting with requests.
• Assist clients during previews and auctions, ensuring a positive experience.
• Undertaking telephone bidding and internet clerking during auctions.

3. Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Work closely with head of sale to prepare auction catalogues.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to market research and trend analysis.
• Assist with meeting marketing and press deadlines, including contributing to social media and blog posts.

4. Cataloguing:

• Assist with compiling lot descriptions for the Luxury, Silver & Watches auction.
• Assist with compiling lot descriptions for the House Sales & Private Collections auction that is supported by the Luxury, Silver & Watches Department.
• Where beneficial for lot descriptions or marketing support the department by undertaking research and compile artist biographies, providing context for the piece.

Qualifications:

• Graduate in Art History, Fine Arts, or related field
• Previous experience in auction house administration is desirable
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A willingness to learn and be adaptable as required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines