**About the Bonhams Network** Founded in 1793, Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement. **About the Role** In your role as Country Head, you will: - Represent Bonhams in the country with the aim of sourcing profitable business for the company from the region.
- Liaise with specialist departments in Europe and London to define which art objects/cars they are looking for and arrange visits to clients and develop the business sourcing.
- Manage/Supervise the formalities for export licences.
- Define the key areas of business development for the country.
- Supervise the 2 offices of Rome and Milan and act as head of Rome office.
- Establish and maintain relationships with collectors, galleries, curators, art consultants,



companies and banks who use or could potentially use Bonhams to buy or sell art.
- Find and encourage private clients within the region to buy or sell art works through Bonhams.
- Arrange events in Italy, for the promotion of Bonhams business: valuation days, lectures, talks, charity auctions etc.
- Build, manage and maintain Bonhams database of clients for Italy on in-house computer database.
- Establish links with related companies to support and build Bonhams sales/database in Italy.
- Assist with all aspects of the setting up of exhibitions and/or sales within Italy.
- As and when necessary, travel to meet clients to promote Bonhams services and sales.Provide practical and administrative assistance for all Bonhams activities within Italy. **Key Skills & Attributes**
- Strong business acumen, solid client portfolio of clients in Italy
- Experience in an auction house either local or international
- Fluent in Italian and English, fluency in French is advantageous
- Management and coaching skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible team player
- Good attention to detail If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by the 9th March 2025 at midnight. Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

📌 Head of Italy (Roma)
🏢 Bonhams
📍 Roma