VP, Fixed Price Strategy & Business Operations, Global Luxury

The role of VP, Fixed Price Strategy & Business Operations, Global Luxury at Sotheby's involves serving as the strategic second-in-command to the Global Head of Fixed Price for Luxury. Sotheby's, founded in 1744, is a renowned company that facilitates the access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales, and retail. The company's expertise spans 70 selling categories, supported by advanced technology and a global network of specialists. The main day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing commercial and growth initiatives, business operations, and cross-functional execution. This involves strategic leadership and business operations, such as supporting the strategic direction and execution of the global Private Sales and Salon business. The role also includes developing and maintaining the operating rhythm of the Private Sales business, ensuring alignment with annual business objectives across various teams. Additionally, the position involves new business development, such as building and operationalizing new revenue streams, managing contracts, and supporting the development of additional Private Sales revenue streams. The role also focuses on growth and transformation, including supporting the creation of new revenue streams, expanding the global salon footprint, and enhancing client engagement capabilities. To qualify for this role, candidates must have 10+ years of experience in operations, strategy, consulting, or commercial leadership roles. A proven track record of driving business performance, operational transformation, and cross-functional initiatives is essential. Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience managing P&Ls, budgeting, forecasting, business reporting, KPI tracking, and developing new revenue streams, is required. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, are also necessary. Nice-to-have skills include the ability to build influential partnerships and lead across complex, matrixed organizations. Experience working effectively with commercial, specialist, marketing, finance, legal, compliance, technology, and operations teams to drive strategic alignment and business results is beneficial. The role is based in New York City at the iconic Breuer building, offering a dynamic and evolving market landscape. What the role asks for: - 10+ years of experience in operations, strategy, consulting, or commercial leadership roles. - Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience managing P&Ls, budgeting, forecasting, business reporting, KPI tracking, and the development of new revenue streams from strategic ideation through execution. - Demonstrated ability to build influential partnerships and lead across complex, matrixed organizations. - Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.