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Auction Specialist
Auburn Auctions
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Source date: 11/6/2026
About this role
THE ROLE The Auction Specialist will source and consign collector cars for RM Sotheby's auctions, with a particular focus on our Swiss auctions, and build lasting relationships with collectors in Switzerland and across Europe. Reporting to the Managing Director, they will provide valuations and appraisals, support the specialist and cataloguing teams with research and catalogue content, and play a hands-on role at previews and on sale days. Working alongside the Private Sales and Sealed team, they will refer cars better suited to a private sale or Sealed, so that every client is offered the right route to market. This is a role suited to a collector car professional with strong auction market knowledge and a growing network. RESPONSIBILITIES * Build lasting relationships and be a trusted advisor to Swiss and international clients for buying and/or selling collector cars at auction. * Help clients fulfi l their passion, build/divest their collection, or make fi nancial/portfolio decisions. * Source and consign collector cars for RM Sotheby's auctions, with a focus on our Swiss auctions, managing consignments from fi rst contact through to sale. * Work with the Managing Director and Head of Sales to grow RMS auction consignments and market share in Switzerland. * Drive revenues by providing valuations and appraisals for auction consignments, estate planning, fi nancing, insurance and other client needs. * Work with the specialist and cataloguing teams to research and communicate the history, provenance, and unique selling features of auction consignments. * Guide consignors through the auction process, including inspections, condition reports, estimates and logistics, working with operations colleagues. * Support previews and sale days, looking after consignors and bidders and helping to deliver an exceptional client experience. * Work alongside the Private Sales and Sealed team, referring cars that are better suited to a private sale or Sealed. * Promote upcoming auctions, consignments, and events to current or prospective clients. * Be a brand ambassador and represent RM Sotheby's at events in Switzerland, across Europe and at key international events. * Generate and develop new clients by networking, referrals and following up on assigned leads. * Handle all client information with complete discretion, and keep up-to-date records on sales calls, client contacts, and meeting details in a timely manner. * Other activities related to generating revenues via transaction of motor cars as assigned by Employer. IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES * Several years' experience in collector car auctions, sales or dealing, or a closely related specialist field, with a track record of securing consignments. * Strong knowledge of the collector car market, values and provenance research, and a growing network within the Swiss collector community. * Fluent English, plus fluent German and/or French; Italian is a plus. * Right to work in Switzerland. * Absolute discretion and sound judgement in dealing with UHNW clients and confidential information. * Willingness to travel regularly across Switzerland and Europe, and to key international events. * Highly organised, detail-minded and comfortable working to auction deadlines and using a CRM.