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Sotheby's Company Culture
Sotheby's Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Sotheby's' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
A+Executive Team
B-Manager
C+Outlook
C+Team
C+Sotheby's CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Charles F. Stewart
62 /100
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Diversity at Sotheby's
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Sotheby's have rated Compensation, Leadership, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sotheby's
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSotheby's eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-23
Sotheby's employees are -23% more likely to recommend Sotheby's as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 53% | Detractors |
Working at Sotheby's
Working at Sotheby's is rated below average by 83 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sotheby's employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that Happiness and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Sotheby's’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Sotheby's was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sotheby's
C
Overall Company Culture at Sotheby's is rated C
Last updated 6 days ago
Bottom
45%
Sotheby's ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSotheby's Employee Reviews
Out of 38 Sotheby's employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sotheby's improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Sotheby's Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Great team hard working and wise
- What makes you most happy at work?I'm retired about eight months and looking back After 45 years there is absolutely nothing negative I can say about sothebys. The management is always on top of all exhibition
- What are some of the best things about your team?Which involves and looking for the best outcome
Constructive Feedback From Sotheby's Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They should start giving equity again like previous years
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?My direct manager doesn’t even know what I d
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Communication and skill sets need improvement,
Sotheby's Company Information
Sotheby's Company Overview
Sotheby’s conducts auctions and private sales of fine art, antiques and decorative art, jewelry, and collectibles.
Sotheby's Mission, Vision & Values
Sotheby's Mission Statement
Our mission at Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty is to create lifelong relationships with our clients by offering the best real estate experience possible through our expertise in all facets of real estate and our knowledge of the communities we work in. We are committed to delivering the highest level of personal service, professional representation and technical expertise, so that our clients are thrilled with the outcome and comfortable with the entire process. Our expert sales and leasing associates strive to build long-lasting relationships and are here to help sellers, buyers, renters and investors navigate through the emotional and financial aspects of any real estate need, no matter what stage of life they are in.
Sotheby's Values
We educate and train Sotheby's staff members about Sotheby's policies and regulatory expectations and promote a culture of everyday adherence to our core values of excellence, honesty, transparency, ethical conduct and integrity. Sotheby's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics can be found here.
| Headquarter | 1334 York Avenue New York City, NY 10021 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sothebys.com |
| Founding Date | 1744 |
| Tel | 2128942387 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BID |
Sotheby's Competitors
Sotheby's competitors include Rare, Inc. and Stellar. Sotheby's ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sotheby's compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Sotheby's Employees
83 employees at Sotheby's have reviewed Sotheby's across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.
Overall, the 83 Sotheby's employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sotheby's are not very pleased with their total compensation at Sotheby's, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sotheby's are generally satisfied with their team. 83 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Sotheby's are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sotheby's believe the environment at Sotheby's is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sotheby's is extremely fast. About 41% of the employees at Sotheby's work 8 hours or less, while 18% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sotheby's are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Sotheby's - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Sotheby's KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Sotheby's employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Sotheby's' KPIs and OKRs.
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Sotheby's CEO & Leadership
Sotheby's CEO - Charles F. Stewart
62 /100
Sotheby's’s CEO Charles F. Stewart started in this role in 2019. Charles’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Charles in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Charles F. Stewart’s employees rank Sotheby's in the Top 40% for Executive Team, in the Top 50% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Outlook. When compared to Sotheby's’s competitors, Charles F. Stewart ranks below both Rare, Inc. CEO Philip Blackwell and Stellar CEO Jed McCaleb.
Sotheby's Leadership
The Sotheby's Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Charles F. Stewart, Executive VP & Worldwide General Counsel Jonathan Olsoff, and Executive Vice President of Digital Development & Marketing World Wide David Goodman
Charles F. Stewart CEO / President
Charles F. Stewart serves as the CEO / President of Sotheby's.
Jonathan Olsoff Executive VP & Worldwide General Counsel
Mr. Jonathan A. Olsoff serves as Executive Vice President of Sotheby's since May 5, 2015 and has been its Worldwide... read more
David Goodman Executive Vice President of Digital Development & Marketing World Wide
Mr. David Goodman has been Executive Vice President of Digital Development and Marketing at Sotheby's since June 1,... read more
Lisa Nadler Executive Officer
Ms. Lisa Nadler has been Chief Human Resources Officer of Shutterstock, Inc since July 2017. Ms. Nadler has been... read more
Michael Fenton Goss Executive VP & CFO
Mr. Michael Fenton Goss, also known as Mike, has been Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Sotheby's... read more
Gaurav Bhatia Managing Director of Indian Operations
Mr. Gaurav Bhatia has been Managing Director of Indian Operations at Sotheby's since October 13, 2016. Mr. Bhatia was... read more
Amy Cappellazzo Executive VP & Chairman of Fine Art Division
Ms. Amy Cappellazzo has been Chairman of Fine Art Division at Sotheby's since January 11, 2016 and serves as its... read more
David G. Schwartz Chief Securities Counsel, Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary
Mr. David G. Schwartz has been Chief Securities Counsel, Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary at Sotheby's... read more
John L. Auerbach Senior Vice President
Mr. John L. Auerbach has been Senior Vice President of Sotheby's since August 2017. Mr. Auerbach is a Partner of... read more
Sotheby's Salaries
How much does Sotheby's pay?
How much do people at Sotheby's get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sotheby's is $119,928, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,606, or $56 per hour.
At Sotheby's, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $212,311 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $48,771 annually. Average Sotheby's salaries by department include: Sales at $149,556, Legal at $136,122, Engineering at $142,681, and Customer Support at $78,625. Half of Sotheby's salaries are above $117,606.
26 employees at Sotheby's rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 76 ratings) while 24 employees at Sotheby's rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sotheby's employees include job titles like Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Sotheby's employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $231k | $231k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $288k | $288k | 100th Percentile |
$119,928*
Average Compensation
$117,606*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sotheby's Salaries by City
Sotheby's Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sotheby's
Diverse employees at Sotheby's score the company 95/100 across various culture categories, placing Sotheby's in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sotheby's across various culture dimensions.
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Sotheby's Perks & Benefits
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Sotheby's PTO
Sotheby's' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year.
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Sotheby's Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Sotheby's applied for 13 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
13
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (13 out of 13)
- 0% Denied ( out of 13)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 13)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 13)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Sotheby's on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Business Development | 17% | |
Product | 17% | |
Design | 8% | |
Engineering | 8% | |
Other | 17% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 58% | |
|---|---|---|
Denver | 8% | |
Philadelphia | 8% | |
Brooklyn | 8% | |
Seattle | 8% | |
Other | 8% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sotheby's
What is Sotheby's address?
Sotheby's location is at 1334 York Avenue
Who is the CEO of Sotheby's?
Sotheby's CEO is Charles F. Stewart, their score by employees is 62
What is Sotheby's eNPS?
The eNPS for Sotheby's is -23
What is the salary for IT Support Engineer in Sotheby's?
IT Support Engineer average salary in the US is 86k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Sotheby's?
The average salaries for Finance in Sotheby's is 90k
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