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Why AstaGuru?

AstaGuru was established by art connoisseurs and collectors Mr Vickram Sethi & Mr Tushar Sethi in the year 2008, we are India's premium online art auction house. We constantly innovate and have been venturing into newer terrains such as antiques & collectibles. Modern & Contemporary Indian art is gaining attention globally, creating jobs for individuals who are inclined towards this dynamic world of colours.

AstaGuru is growing and we are keen on exchanging ideas and working with likeminded individuals. Being a part of our institution gets you well acquainted with this booming industry and provides you with an opportunity to learn about the intangible process of creating art through imagination. Our team comprises of driven individuals and our work culture revolves around having fun while learning and working. So if you see yourself as a person who would enjoy being surrounded by art & antique artifacts, AstaGuru is just the place for you. Be part of this thriving industry and strike a balance between job satisfaction and soul satisfaction. Share your details with us and upload an updated resume.

Current Vacancy

Job Title:

Executive/Manager Client Relations

Level

Junior and Mid Management

Position Role:

To Ensure This position is responsible for achieving profitability as well as end to end client management objectives, typically from new clients or accounts. Explore marketplace opportunities, prospect and engage new clients, develop proposals, and manage the contract process right from initiation to shipping and ensure repeat business from existing clients.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Research, identify, connect and tenaciously generate new potential clients
  • Methodically qualify, build, and manage an accurate sales funnel
  • Strategically plan and achieve sales target annually
  • Maintain a high volume of activity including outbound calls, emails and ensure continuous client interaction.
  • Responsible for managing the end-to-end sales process for the artworks and collectibles through private sales & auctions.
  • This profile involves travelling within the city, across the cities in the country and international for Client Meetings as and when required.
  • Mid-Level- Should have managed a team of 2-5 members
Experience
  • Junior Level- Min 3-6 years
  • Mid-Level- 7+ years
  • Industry- Luxury Retail Brands (Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Hermes, Burberry), Wealth Management sector
Gender- Female and Male

Education- MBA is mandatory (Preferred MBA in Luxury Management or MBA from international university)

Age Group

Junior-Level- 21-26 yrs
Mid-Level- 27- 32 yrs

Competencies
  • Knowledge- Luxury Sales, Client Relations & Retention.

Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good business & negotiation skills
  • Prospecting & client management
  • Mid-Level- Leadership skills

Personal attributes
  • Pleasing personality
  • Self-Motivator
  • Presentation skills
  • Independent thinker

Technical Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office suite of Programs

Career Path :
  • Junior- Level- Executive- Client Relations
  • Sr. Executive- Client Relations
  • Mid- Level Deputy Manager- Client Relations
  • Manager- Client Relations
  • Sr. Manager- Client Relations

Job Title:

Watch Expert

Level

Mid Management

Position Role:

Manage the entire Watch Auction- Research, sourcing and ensuring sales. Explore marketplace opportunities, prospect and engage new clients, develop proposals, and manage the contract process right from initiation to shipping and ensure repeat business from existing clients.

Job Responsibilities:
  • To find rare and limited-edition timepieces, and has an extensive network of watch dealers, wholesalers and jewellers to track down even the most unique pieces.
  • Research, identify, connect and tenaciously generate new potential clients
  • Methodically qualify, build, and manage an accurate sales funnel
  • Strategically plan and achieve sales target annually
  • Maintain a high volume of activity including outbound calls, emails and ensure continuous client interaction.
  • Looking for high performing sales candidates with work experience in vintage and rare timepieces for more than 7+yrs.
  • This profile involves travelling within the city, across the cities in the country and international for Client Meetings as and when required.
  • Should have managed a team of 2-5 members
Experience
  • Mid-Level- 7+ years in luxury watch segment (For Eg- Brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe)
Gender- Female and Male

Education- MBA is mandatory (Preferred MBA in Luxury Management or MBA from international university)

Age Group

Mid-Level- 27- 35 yrs

Competencies
  • Knowledge- Knowledge on luxury watches, Luxury Sales, Client Relations & Retention.

Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good business & negotiation skills
  • Prospecting & client management
  • Leadership skills

Personal attributes
  • Pleasing personality
  • Presentation skills
  • Independent thinker
  • Self-Motivator

Technical Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office suite of Programs

Career Path:
  • Watch Expert
  • Advisor

Job Title:

Cars Expert

Level

Mid Management

Position Role:

Manage the entire Cars Auction- Research, sourcing and ensuring sales. Explore marketplace opportunities, prospect and engage new clients, develop proposals, and manage the contract process right from initiation to shipping and ensure repeat business from existing clients.

Job Responsibilities:
  • To source vintage, classical and royal antique cars, has an extensive network of antique car dealers, car enthusiasts and collectors, knowledge of the value, heritage and significance of vintage and classic cars and competence to track down a superior network of cars and aficionados.
  • Research, identify, connect and tenaciously generate new potential clients
  • Methodically qualify, build, and manage an accurate sales funnel
  • Strategically plan and achieve sales target annually
  • Maintain a high volume of activity including outbound calls, emails and ensure continuous client interaction.
  • Looking for high performing sales candidates with work experience in vintage and classic cars for more than 7+yrs.
  • This profile involves travelling within the city, across the cities in the country and international for Client Meetings as and when required.
  • Should have managed a team of 2-5 members
Experience
  • Mid-Level- 7+ years’ experience in vintage and luxury cars segment
Gender- Female and Male

Education- MBA is mandatory (Preferred MBA in Luxury Management or MBA from international university)

Age Group

Mid-Level- 27- 35 yrs

Competencies
  • Knowledge- Luxury Sales, Client Relations & Retention.

Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good business & negotiation skills
  • Prospecting & client management
  • Leadership skills

Personal attributes
  • Independent thinker
  • Self-Motivator
  • Car Enthusiastic
  • Pleasing personality
  • Presentation skills

Technical Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office suite of Programs

Career Path:
  • Car Expert
  • Advisor

Job Title:

Jewellery Specialist

Level

Mid Management

Position Role:

Manage the entire Jewellery Auction- Research, sourcing and ensuring sales. Explore marketplace opportunities, prospect and engage new clients, develop proposals, and manage the contract process right from initiation to shipping and ensure repeat business from existing clients.

Job Responsibilities:
  • To find exquisite pieces of jewellery of high value and rarity has an extensive network of jewellers and clientele with interest for acquiring collectable pieces of luxury ornaments, having deep knowledge of regalia and heirloom collections of fine jewellery, and competence to track down even the most unique pieces.
  • Research, identify, connect and tenaciously generate new potential clients
  • Methodically qualify, build, and manage an accurate sales funnel
  • Strategically plan and achieve sales target annually
  • Maintain a high volume of activity including outbound calls, emails and ensure continuous client interaction.
  • Looking for high performing sales candidates with work experience in vintage and classic cars for more than 7+yrs.
  • Have contact with royal lineage
  • This profile involves travelling within the city, across the cities in the country and international for Client Meetings as and when required.
  • Should have managed a team of 2-5 members
Experience
  • Mid-Level- 7+ years in vintage or luxury jewellery segment
Gender- Female and Male

Education- MBA is mandatory (Preferred MBA in Luxury Management or MBA from international university)

Age Group

Mid-Level- 27- 35 yrs

Competencies
  • Knowledge- Knowledge on vintage jewellery,Luxury Sales, Client Relations & Retention.

Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good business & negotiation skills
  • Prospecting & client management
  • Leadership skills

Personal attributes
  • Independent thinker
  • Self-Motivator
  • Car Enthusiastic
  • Pleasing personality
  • Presentation skills

Technical Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office suite of Programs

Career Path:
  • Jewellery Specialist
  • Advisor

Job Title:

Manager International PR

Level

Mid Management

Position Role:

This position is responsible to plan, strategize and manage international public relations and handle all aspects of planned PR campaigns and PR activities.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with decision makers of new and existing clients, and media outlets/companies on an international platform
  • Research and analyse target market at an international level to develop strategic and tactical plans to grow the business.
  • Plan, direct and set the strategic direction of marketing and business development initiatives within an organization
  • Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets.
  • Develop pricing strategies and media relations plan, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
Experience
  • Mid-Level- 5+ years
Gender- Female and Male

Education- MBA is mandatory

Age Group

Mid-Level- 27- 35 yrs

Competencies
  • Knowledge- Knowledge on vintage jewellery,Luxury Sales, Client Relations & Retention.
  • Knowledge of social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Have strong network/contacts with media house, newspapers and magazines on an international platform

Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good business & negotiation skills
  • Leadership skills

Personal attributes
  • Pleasing personality
  • Presentation skills

Technical Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office suite of Programs

Career Path:
  • Manager- PR
  • Sr. Manager- PR

Job Title:

Executive Editor

Level

Mid Management

Position Role:

This position will be in-charge of copy editing and will anchor all editorial content and will be responsible for seamlessly managing production from catalogues to the in-house Magazine as well As social media, the executive editor will closely monitor all aspects

Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversee content production and pay attention to details as the editor will need to edit every single piece of writing
  • Organized and ensuring completion of projects within deadlines
  • Editing copy and improving on it, educate writers on best practices, identify ways to improve the flow of materials, and advise writers on content pieces
  • Develop a content calendar
  • Develop ideas for content
  • Experience
    • Executive Editor- 10-15 years
    Gender- Female and Male

    Education- Bachelor's degree in journalism or English
    Diploma graduate in journalism or English

    Age Group

    Mid-Level- 32+ yrs

    Competencies
    • Knowledge- Strong writing and proofreading skills
    • Experience with content management systems
    • Great attention to detail
    • Ability to give constructive feedback
    • Conceptual creative abilities
    • Skills- Excellent communication skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Strong Decision making skills
    • Personal attributes- Ability to work independently
    • Additionally for Executive Editor- Leadership Skills

    Technical Skills
    • Proficient in MS Office suite of Programs

    Career Path:
    • Executive Editor
    • Sr. Editor

Job Title:

Executive/Manager Public Relations

Level

Junior and Mid Management

Position Role:

This position is responsible for developing effective PR plans using appropriate strategies and tactics, organizing and coordinating PR activities and campaigns

Job Responsibilities:
  • Ensure smooth Co-ordination of with Media houses, newspapers, magazines
  • Responsible for PR Strategy Planning & Execution
  • Promote new stories
  • Build strong relationships and networks with colleagues, clients
  • Seamless managing of PR activities for the group company
  • Ensure effective campaigning for the company
Mid- Level- Should have managed a team of 2-5 members

Experience
  • Junior Level- Min 3-4 years
  • Mid-Level- 5+ years
Gender- Female and Male

Education- MBA is mandatory

Age Group

Junior-Level- 21-26 yrs
Mid-Level- 27- 35 yrs

Competencies
  • Knowledge- Co-ordinating and managing effective PR campaigns through various channels
  • Knowledge of social media (blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  • Have strong network/contacts with media house, newspapers and magazines

Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Mid- Level- Leadership Skills


Personal attributes
  • Pleasing personality
  • Presentation skills
  • Independent thinker
  • Self- Motivator

Technical Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office suite of Programs

Career Path:
  • Junior- Level- Executive-PR
  • Sr. Executive- PR
  • Mid- Level Deputy Manager- PR
  • Manager- PR
  • Sr. Manager- PR

Job Title:

Billing and Administration

Level

Junior Management

Position Role:

This position is responsible to prepare bills/invoices on a daily basis and ensure smooth execution of daily administrative activities

Job Responsibilities:
  • Prepare client bills and mail to clients
  • Review invoices to identify any errors before invoice delivery and ensure error-free delivery of invoices
  • Compile and maintain documents and records of all billings.
  • Prepare invoices on E-way billing system and E-invoicing on GST web portal
  • Responsible to do the follow up calls for payment and contracts with the clients
  • Responsible to smoothly complete administrative tasks
  • Coordinate and oversee all office admin related activities
Experience
  • Junior-Level- 4+ years
  • Industry- Accounting
Gender- Female and Male

Education- Graduate is Mandatory

Age Group

Junior-Level- 24- 30 yrs

Competencies
  • Knowledge- Knowledge of preparing invoices on E-way billing system
  • Knowledge on GST and E-invoicing on GST web portal
  • Knowledge on administrative skills
  • Knowledge on Book- Keeping

Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Very Good communication skills- As they need to co-ordinate with the clients regarding the invoices
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Personal attributes
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good time management skills, including prioritizing work

Technical Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office suite of Programs

Career Path:
  • Executive- Billing and Administration
  • Sr. Executive- Billing and Administration

Job Title:

Market Analyst

Level

Junior Management

Position Role:

This position is responsible to do market analysis and write analytical reports/narrative reports related to the fine art industry & luxury brands

Job Responsibilities:
  • In charge of writing, analysing, tabulating & formulating reports on various fine art & luxury brand subjects.
  • Responsible of writing narrative reports on newspaper article, blogs & T.V show segments throughout the year.
  • Broad understanding of the fine art and luxury brand industry, the structure of industry, operations and economic aspects such as markets.
  • Develop Reports and Presentation on Industry trends throughout the year.
Experience
  • Junior-Level- 2+ years
Gender- Female and Male

Education- MBA (Specially a MBA from any foreign university is preferred)

Age Group

Junior-Level- 22- 28 yrs

Competencies
  • Knowledge- Knowledge of preparing industry reports
  • Sharp Analytical report writing skills

Skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Personal attributes
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good time management skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary

Technical Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office suite of Programs

Career Path:
  • Market Analyst
  • Sr. Market Analyst

Job Title:

Copy Writer

Level

Junior Management

Position Role:

This position will be responsible to develop digital content for the company that accurately reflects company ideals, also do research on the different auction segments to create content for digital platform and write each article in adherence to the same.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Creation of all marketing content – online and offline (e.g. digital ads, social media content, website content, blogs, press releases, brand video scripts, brand AVs).
  • Write clear, channel specific copy with a distinct voice. Interpret copywriting briefs to understand project requirements.
  • Needs to keep abreast of the art universe in India and globally, latest digital trends.
  • Strategically develop, deploy and optimize SEM/PPC campaigns around marketing goals
  • Needs a clear understanding of brand tone and voice; along with competition understanding
  • Shall liaise with design and other teams for day-to-day work.
Experience
  • Junior-Level- 2+ years
Gender- Female and Male

Education-
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in English, journalism or a related field) and 2-5 years of strong work experience, preferably in an advertising or interactive agency with an impressive portfolio to put forward.
Age Group

Junior-Level- 22- 26 yrs

Competencies
  • Knowledge- Sharp writing skills and experience developing copy for large cross-channel and/or direct-marketing initiatives across media.
  • Impeccable grasp of the English language, including idioms

Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Personal attributes
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good time management skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary

Technical Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office suite of Programs

Career Path:
  • Copy Writer
  • Sr. Copy Writer

Job Title:

Graphic Designer

Level

Mid Management

Position Role:

This position is responsible to conceptualize and visualize creative designs and ensure delivery of the final output of all marketing collateral

Job Responsibilities:
  • Development of digital collateral such as web ads, print ads, email marketing campaigns, banners, social posts, blogs, and other brand, offline and digital collateral.
  • Should be able to create unique key visuals for all auctions and their catalogues respectively
  • Refresh brand guidelines basis direction from the head of department and other senior stakeholders
  • Should be able to maintain quality consistency and control in the creatives across various mediums, for all the works.
  • Must be able to prioritize projects, create a seamless work pipeline basis deadlines.
  • Should have managed a team of min 2 members
Experience
  • Mid-Level- Min 3+ years’ experience in visualizing and conceptualizing
Gender- Female and Male

Education-
Diploma/Degree in Graphic Designing Preferably from an Advertising agency/Publishing house/E-Commerce sector/Branding & Promotions agencies
Competencies
  • Knowledge- Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design, Corel Draw

Skills
  • Conceptualizing skills
  • Strong eye for visual composition
  • Good communication skills
  • Good communication skills

Personal attributes
  • Independent thinker
  • Self-Motivator
  • Attention to Detail
  • Presentation skills
  • Should understand the luxury segment and market and execute designs accordingly

Technical Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office suite of Programs

Career Path:
  • Graphic Designer
  • Sr. Graphic Designer

Job Title:

Manager/Sr. Manager- Business Development and Strategic Alliances

Level

Mid Management

Position Role:

This position is primarily responsible to achieve sponsorship sales target; to develop and deliver clear and measurable advertising / sponsorship sales for multiple products across Events, Print publications and Digital platforms for the company

Job Responsibilities:
  • Strategize to achieve set sponsorship target annually (INR 5 Crores)
  • Identify sales leads and opportunities across categories and maximize the revenue potential
  • Prospect and engage new clients, develop proposals, manage the contract process and ensure repeat business from the clients
  • Brainstorm with marketing and content teams on concepts and ideas for brand integrations
  • Plan, manage and execute events
  • Travel within the city, across cities in the country and abroad for Client Meetings as and when required.
Requirements:
  • · Having connects and inroads into luxury, life style brands and agencies who handle luxury brands for advertising / sponsorship
  • · Strong understanding of the advertising markets, sponsorship and events models
  • · Proven experience of media sales including print, event and online properties
  • · Excellence in managing and maintaining client relationships, beyond business, is paramount.
Experience
  • Mid-Level- 3- 7+ years
  • Industry- Advertising, Media sales, TV ad sales (handled luxury segment / serviced luxury brands)
  • Worked with publication houses and handled ad sales for magazines like Vogue, Grazia, Harper’s Bazar, Cosmo, Fortune, Business World, etc.
  • Candidates with experience in sales from a Television background is also fine
Gender- Female and Male

Education-
MBA is mandatory

Age Group

Mid-Level- 25 - 32 yrs

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