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Shipping Coordinator

Sotheby's
Location
Zürich, Switzerland
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Service Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3-5+ years in shipping roles in both Germany and Switzerland
  • Deep expertise in shipping and strong knowledge of logistics
  • Fluency in English and German
  • Prior experience with SAP
  • Excellent client service skills
Nice to have
  • Prior experience with fine art shipping
  • Fluency in French
  • Foreign language(s)
What the job really is

The Shipping Coordinator at Sotheby's will manage logistics for the shipping of fine art and luxury items, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Daily tasks include arranging shipping, coordinating with vendors, obtaining quotes, preparing customs documentation, and monitoring shipment progress to provide exceptional service to clients and internal teams.

Things to weigh
  • Role requires fluency in both English and German, which may limit applicant pool
  • Experience with fine art shipping is preferred but not mandatory
  • No specific salary or benefits mentioned in the posting
Job score2.8/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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