Consignment Director – Americana / Political

Description

Build your career with Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, Heritage Auctions has spent five decades connecting collectors with extraordinary objects and the stories behind them. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices across the United States and around the world, Heritage serves more than 50 auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Entertainment, Historical, Jewelry, Fine and Decorative Art, Luxury Accessories, Wine, and many more. Join a collaborative, fast-paced company where curiosity is valued, expertise is celebrated, and every day offers an opportunity to work with remarkable pieces of history and culture.
 

SUMMARY: This Dallas-based position is responsible for evaluating a property, acquiring consignments, building relationships, generating and responding to leads, participating with the catalog production and the sales processes, and other duties.   

LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans
• Onsite gym with access to a personal trainer 

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as may be assigned.

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

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years’ experience in a major auction house and/or as a commercial dealer with a focus on Americana and political collectibles, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The ideal candidate is a go-getter, outgoing, self-motivated, and independent professional.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, high ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and have a positive attitude with good customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow set standards and take direction.
• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment.
• Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner.
• Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough.

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