Expertise Coordinator, Impressionist and Modern Art (French Speaker)
About The Position
The Expertise Coordinator is responsible for managing the expertise process within the New York Impressionist & Modern Art department for all sale consignments and other miscellaneous expertise inquiries. This role is crucial for leading the authentication process for auction and private sales, developing and maintaining relationships with international experts and clients, and coordinating expertise shipments. The position also involves anticipating and solving problems related to experts, artists, consignors, and purchasers, negotiating rates with external experts, and assisting sale teams with auction-related projects.
Requirements
- French language fluency required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in applicable Art History or Decorative Arts category
- Minimum of 2-3 years paid work experience in related field
- Knowledge of the auction business
- Knowledge of Outlook, Excel Spreadsheets, Word Processing and Presentation software (Microsoft Office preferred)
- Ability to learn Christie’s systems including COS, JDE, intranet and website
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication
- Superior client service and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work within a team environment with international offices, as well as independently
Responsibilities
- Lead the authentication process for all auction and private sales consignments in the Impressionist and Modern Art category: includes writing letters, updating sale spreadsheets (sale runner), liaising with Photo Studio and e-mail follow up and organization of certificates of authenticity.
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships and communication with international experts and clients
- Act as liaison between department and experts to communicate effectively in a timely fashion
- Liaise with Expertise Coordinators in the department globally to organize departmental conference calls on expertise issues and proactively solicit feedback from internal expert contacts
- Coordinate all expertise shipments domestically and internationally
- Anticipate problems that may arise with experts, artists, consignors, purchasers and proactively identify solutions
- Negotiate rates and fees with external experts
- Assist sale teams with auction related projects and other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents
- 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5%
- Life Insurance - 3x base salary up to $400k
- Disability Insurance
- Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.
- Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year
- Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan
- Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month
- Back Up Child & Elder Care – up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons
- CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.
- Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
