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# Associate Marketing Manager at Sotheby's

- **Company:** Sotheby's
- **Location:** Paris, France
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sothebys/jobs/6123336004

## Job description

## ABOUT SOTHEBY'S

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.

## THE ROLE

The focus of Marketing is to support Sotheby's Luxury departments in promoting their auctions and retail. Marketing will crucially reinforce Sotheby's place in the broader art and luxury market ecosystem via partnerships, collaborations, and events.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager in Europe, the Associate Marketing Manager is responsible for creating and implementing marketing strategies for categories within the Luxury division, aligned with company goals. This includes supporting auctions across the UK, Europe, and Paris. They are a key point of contact for specialist departments in London, Paris, and Geneva, including the Salon, in developing that narrative across all consumer touchpoints.

This role should utilize all of Sotheby's available channels: print, website, content, digital marketing, and events, and work on cross-functional teams to coordinate the execution of marketing campaigns. Key partners will include the Specialist Departments, Press, and Operations, as well as other Marketing functions such as Creative, Special Events, Content and Growth.

An unwavering attention to detail, rigor in execution, and a proven ability to think creatively, strategically, and analytically about marketing campaigns are fundamental to the success of this role.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Create and execute 360° multi-platform marketing campaigns for online sales across various Luxury categories including sports memorabilia, jewellery, watches, wine, spirits, and others to increase awareness, reinforce positioning, drive new client acquisition, and further engage the existing client base.
- Brief our Creative Studio on marketing elements requiring design and storytelling, such as advertising, collateral, content, and exhibition assets.
- Track budget for marketing campaigns to support assigned auctions and sales.
- Track and update marketing activity calendar, project timelines, media plans, and email/communication schedule.
- Oversee and work collaboratively with colleagues in Press, Proposals, Creative, Special Events, Content and Growth in the planning, local execution, and strategic promotion of marketing campaigns from start to finish. To include live/virtual events, exhibitions, collateral, and digital marketing, following global guidelines and program parameters. Ensure deadlines are met, and budgets are adhered to.
- Create and maintain ongoing competitive analysis, identifying key trends in luxury industry programming, including the execution of auctions, events, and exhibitions.
- Provide ad hoc project support as needed.

## IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

- Bachelor's degree is required
- 2-3+ years of work experience in a marketing agency and/or an in-house marketing department
- Background in the luxury goods industry is strongly preferred
- Experience in planning and executing marketing campaigns
- A solid understanding of KPIs and campaign performance metrics across online marketing channels
- A balance of strategic and creative thinking with strong analytical skills
- An unwavering attention to detail and uncompromising excellent standards, willing to constantly strive for improvement
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
- Solutions-oriented with strong process and project management skills
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment as well as work independently
- Able to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environments working on a number of different and varied projects at one time to tight deadlines
- Highly motivated, organized, proactive, creative, enthusiastic, and resourceful
- Proficient use of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint presentation development, Excel, and web analytics
- Fluent English and French, ideally with knowledge of other European languages

To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please [click here](https://www.sothebys.com/en/docs/pdf/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf).

To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please [click here](https://www.sothebys.com/en/docs/pdf/final-v1-sothebys-recruitment-privacy-notice-uk-hk-france-and-switzerland-31-january-2022.pdf?locale=en).

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.

## About Sotheby's

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury, providing access to exceptional objects through auctions, private sales, and e-commerce.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Patrick Drahi in 2019)
- **Headquarters**: New York City, USA (global headquarters at the Breuer building, 945 Madison Avenue) with a network spanning 40 countries
- **Founded**: 1744
- **Founders**: Samuel Baker (first auction under his name on 11 March 1744)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Fine art and luxury auction house, art marketplace, and art-related financial services.
- Target customers: Collectors, art enthusiasts, institutions, and luxury consumers (B2C and B2B).
- Mission/purpose: “Promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects” and believes in the transformative power of art and culture, committed to inclusivity, sustainability, and collaboration.

## Products & Services
- **Auctions**: Live and hybrid digital auctions across 70 categories including Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, Design, collectible cars (via RM Sotheby’s), and real estate (via Concierge Auctions).
- **Private Sales**: Direct, confidential sales for clients seeking discretion.
- **BuyNow Marketplace**: E-commerce platform for immediate purchase of art and luxury items.
- **Sotheby’s Financial Services**: Art lending and capital solutions; has originated more than $12 billion in loans since inception.
- **Sotheby’s Advisory**: Strategic advisory for collectors and institutions.
- **Sotheby’s Institute**: Educational programs on art business and connoisseurship.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held).
- **Key Metric**: Annual worldwide sales turnover in excess of $7 billion (as of recent reports).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Owned by Patrick Drahi (media and telecom entrepreneur). No other major external investors disclosed.
- **Growth Signals**: First auction house to successfully shift to hybrid digital auction format during the pandemic; pioneered AI and scientific research in-house; expanded to 40 countries with 80 offices; continues to innovate with mobile and web experiences.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Heritage & Trust**: Oldest and largest internationally recognised fine art auction house (since 1744).
- **Global Reach**: Network of specialists in 40 countries and 80 offices covering 70 categories.
- **Innovation Track Record**: First to hold auctions in Asia (1973), first to use satellite bidding (1960s), first to sell a work for over $100 million (2004), and early adopter of e-commerce (2000) and AI (2018).
- **Integrated Services**: Only full-service art financing company (Sotheby’s Financial Services) combined with auctions, private sales, and retail.

## Strategic Focus
- Digital transformation and hybrid auction formats to capture online sales growth.
- Expansion into new luxury categories (e.g., collectible cars, real estate) and geographies (e.g., China).
- Deepening client relationships through data-driven insights and personalized experiences.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and sustainability as core values.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Entrepreneurial, client-first, passionate, and innovative. Values include “dream big, challenge the status quo, relentlessly pursue innovation.”
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Strong commitment to equality and diverse backgrounds; endorsed by senior management.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, health/dental/vision insurance, fertility and growing family support, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, gym reimbursement, education assistance, and access to world-class art museums and galleries.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/remote options available for some roles (e.g., Payroll Manager listed as New York/Remote). Offices in major cities globally.
- **Growth**: Internal mobility encouraged; opportunities for cross-functional exposure through Internship, Associates, and Mobility programs.

## Sources
1. [sothebys.com](https://www.sothebys.com/en/about) – About Us page (company description, mission, values)
2. [sothebys.com](https://www.sothebys.com/en/about/careers) – Careers page (benefits, values, social impact)
3. [sothebys.com](https://www.sothebys.com/en/about/our-history) – History page (founding, key milestones, acquisition by Drahi, sales turnover)
4. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sothebys/jobs/5988535004) – Job listing page (global headquarters location, financial services stats, office locations)
5. [sothebys.com](https://www.sothebys.com/en/) – Homepage (overview of categories and services)

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