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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Sotheby's's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 39% of Sotheby's's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Sotheby's
- high 42 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Commercial Manager for Sotheby’s Partners will focus on growing and commercializing Sotheby’s global Event Business by developing and executing a commercial strategy. This role involves identifying and cultivating high-value venue rental opportunities, managing a global pipeline, and leading the commercialization process from pricing to deal closure. The position requires collaboration with local teams and stakeholders to ensure successful event execution and enhance client experiences.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- 7+ years’ experience in business development, commercial partnerships, venue rentals, luxury events, hospitality, experiential marketing or a related commercial role
- Demonstrated success developing new business opportunities and negotiating high-value commercial agreements
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing strategy, financial modelling, forecasting and revenue management
- Experience working with luxury brands, event production agencies, technical production partners and premium event suppliers
- Strong understanding of the operational and logistical requirements of delivering complex, high-profile events
- Excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship management skills
Nice to have
- Experience within luxury, cultural institutions, premium venues, hospitality or real estate is highly desirable
What you get
- Base salary ranging from $110,000-$140,000
- Eligibility for a discretionary bonus
- Competitive benefits package
Worth weighing
- No specific information on the company's culture or team dynamics is provided
- The role requires managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, which may indicate high pressure
- Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, which may lead to variability in compensation
Summarised from Sotheby's's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Sotheby's on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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