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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
- No 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 Managing Director, China, is responsible for driving sustainable growth in Sotheby's China operations through client development and strategic partnerships. This role involves building relationships with collectors, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and collaborating with global teams to enhance auction and private sales. The position also requires oversight of operational excellence and alignment with Sotheby's global standards.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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
- 15+ years leading in auction houses, luxury, or client-centric sectors
- Track record growing high-value relationships and commercial outcomes in China
- Expertise in China market dynamics, regulations, culture, and consignment/private sales
- Proven operations management spanning finance, HR, compliance
- Fluent in Chinese and English
Worth weighing
- Role requires extensive experience and a strong network in China
- No specific salary or benefits mentioned
- High level of responsibility and expectations for client relationship management
- Position involves navigating a complex regulatory environment
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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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