Cataloguer, Wine & Spirits (Temporary)

About the Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting and enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams, we are all working together with one common goal: to continue the success of this over 250-year-old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation while not forgetting our age-old values: Respect, Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement, and Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do, and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.

About the Role

Working between the Rockefeller Center office and The Wine Cellarage Warehouse in the Bronx, the Cataloguer contributes to the production of all auction catalogues for the New York live and online sales. Responsibilities include processing the consigned property for sale, including research and catalogue entry writing and proofing; coordination of photography, and varying duties as dictated by the head of department.

Responsibilities

• Inspect wine for live and online sales, type up condition notes, proof listings for accuracy, all while ensuring correct descriptions, quantities, vineyards, producers, varietals in the Christie’s format
• Coordinate with the following groups regarding sale production: IT, Lot Finder Team, Web Production, Business Support Group, Photography, Warehouse
• Write and prepare catalogue essays and producer headers
• Maintain image inventory and producer header spreadsheet
• Flag any authenticity or condition issues in a timely manner to the appropriate specialist
• Prepare lot up in conjunction with Head of Department
• Proof all cataloguing with specialists before submitting final proof to Catalogue Production
• Prepare property for inspection sessions (meetings to determine value, condition, and marketability of property); and amend catalogue sheets after inspection sessions
• Enter and transmit lot adjustments in JDE, manage sale room notices
• Coordinate photography via OrbitVu
• Maintain sale images in media library and in JDE (monitor progress, liaise with photo studio on missing images, deadline constraints)
• Liaise with warehouse manager and handle inventory adjustments in JDE and department files
• Assist with event coordination and logistics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or WSET Advanced degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years paid work experience in the wine industry
• Knowledge of Excel, and ability to learn Christie’s systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to meet deadlines in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
• Strong client service skills, and ability to utilize discretion with confidential information
• Strong follow-up skills and ability to prioritize