Associate Specialist, Fine Wine Sales
Sotheby's · New York, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $75,000-$85,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Sotheby's's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 39% of Sotheby's's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Sotheby's
- high 61 stale, 2 reposted of 61 open
- Hiring momentum
- 85 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Sotheby's's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Sotheby's.
About this role
The Associate Specialist, Fine Wine Sales at Sotheby's is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships to drive sales of fine wine and spirits. Daily tasks include sales through various channels, supporting marketing efforts, analyzing sales data, and assisting with retail operations. This role is ideal for someone early in their career with a strong knowledge of fine wine and a commitment to excellent client service.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Sotheby's as an employer.
What you need
- Strong knowledge of fine wine; formal wine qualifications (WSET III or higher or equivalent) required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, ideally in business, marketing, hospitality, or a related field
- Superior client service skills, including personal presentation and communication
- Analytical mindset with interest in data mining and campaign support
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel
Nice to have
- Entry-level experience in retail, hospitality, sales support, or luxury environments preferred
- Experience with POS systems preferred; SAP knowledge a plus
- Flexible schedule, including rotational Saturday shifts
- Team-oriented and proactive
What you get
- Base salary range of $70,000-$80,000
- Eligible for a discretionary bonus
- Competitive benefits package
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Sales goals may create pressure to perform
- Entry-level position may have limited upward mobility
Summarised from Sotheby's's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Sotheby's on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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