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The Sotheby’s Associates Program is designed to provide practical training and immersive experiences for entry-level talent passionate about pursuing a career in the fine art and luxury industries. Associates will be placed into one of five tracks based on their academic interests and career aspirations: Business Development Track, Corporate Track, Global Fine Art Track, Luxury Track, Operations Track. Over two years, Associates will gain a comprehensive understanding of Sotheby’s business through rotations.
Job Responsibility:
Experience the culture and atmosphere of Sotheby’s by taking on responsibilities of Full-Time employees, working on a variety of projects and making meaningful contributions
Complete a series of 3-six month department rotations within assigned track and 2-three month rotations in key support departments (for example: Operations, Marketing, Client Strategy and Business Management)
Gain on-the-job training by working alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects throughout the program
Immersive orientation and training program
Exchange ideas and network with peers, mentors and senior managers through team-building sessions and organized events
Requirements:
Must be able to complete the entirety of the onsite 2 year program beginning on Tuesday, September 8, 2026
A recent undergraduate with a graduation date between December 2024 and June 2026
A strong academic record with a minimum 3.2 GPA
Ideally with 6-months to 2-years of work experience
Adaptive, positive attitude, multi-tasker, team player, strong work ethic, leadership skills with a curiosity and passion for learning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi task and perform in a pressured environment and handle high level of responsibility
Ability to work well with others as well as independently in order to achieve deadlines
Occasional long hours required, included late evenings and weekends during sale deadlines, exhibitions and auctions
Strong computer skills with knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
What we offer:
In addition to base salary, successful candidates are eligible to receive a benefits package