Online Sale and Private Sales Research Coordinator, Impressionist & Modern Art (Temporary)

About the role

The Online Sale and Private Sales Research Coordinator role at Christie’s will be exposed to the art world and auction industry through hands-on experience in the Impressionist & Modern Art Department. The duties are varied, and will follow the cycle of the sales calendar as well as research duties to support the Private Sales department activity throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Manage seller agreement and stock order creation
• Track the status of consignment paperwork to ensure compliance requirements are met and required records are maintained
• Liaise with clients as needed for all consignment related information, details, and issues
• Manage shipping requests and quotes, including client approvals, export licenses, and scheduling
• Proactively track receipt of property and follow-up on issues and missing items
• Administer runner meetings
• Manage and track all department items to ensure sale and catalogue deadlines are met and all compliance met
• Track and ensure execution of contractual marketing promises
• Administer online website production process including cataloguing, photography, lotting up and copyright status and monitor and enforce all relevant deadlines
• Liaise with support departments such as photography, gallery operations, shipping, and post sale
• Work with Business Manager to process and track all costs associated with the eCommerce sale
• Answer and screen incoming phone calls for the department

• Assisting Cataloguers and Specialists in researching works for Private Sales
• This includes, but is not limited to, provenance and exhibition history research, assisting restitution research, and undertaking literature checks
• Assisting physically inspecting artworks including the coordination of photography, framing and restoration
• Writing catalogue essays for publication, including selecting suitable comparable images for publication, and researching copyright information
• Aid in the installation of the galleries for private selling exhibitions, which includes compiling and mounting lot cards, and taking installation images for each work
• General department tasks as assigned by line manager

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required
1+ years’ work experience
Hard-working, energetic, and intellectually curious self-starter who can thrive in a high-pressure environment
Interest and experience in Impressionist & Modern Art
Strong project management skills including ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage, and meet multiple deadlines
Exceptional client service skills and a desire to work directly with Christie's clientele
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication
Works collaboratively across multiple groups and sites
Remains calm in stressful situations and creatively problem solves
Proficiency in Excel, including familiarity with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, match formulas, and macros are a plus
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong systems expertise in Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to learn Christie’s internal systems and databases

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

Hourly: $22.00 - $24.00

Schedule

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