Sotheby's reviews

2.5

21% would recommend to a friend

(650 total reviews)

Charles F. Stewart

12% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Sotheby's has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 650 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sotheby's employee rating is 29% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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650 reviews
3.0
Sep 16, 2025

Working at Sotheby’s

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

International reach CV building brand and experience

Cons

Lack of career progression opportunities Elitist culture

2.0
Aug 9, 2025

Front Desk

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good part time position for artist

Cons

bad hours and overall schedule

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