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Managing Director, China

Sotheby's · China

Posted about 3 months ago

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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.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
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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