Senior Proposals Writer

Christie's•New York, NY

4d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Proposals Writer role within the Proposals Department is responsible for project managing, developing pitch strategy, identifying key differentiators and narratives, writing, and assembling business documents. These documents are crucial for convincing potential consignors that Christie’s is the best choice to sell their property. The role is expected to oversee proposals for major consignments and provide integral support to other team members in preparing proposals for sale.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree.
Extremely professional and polished.
Excellent writing/communications ability; ability to tell stories and weave narratives.
Strong knowledge of InDesign.
Extremely proficient project management skills and ability to lead meetings with senior executives and management.
Strong analytical skills so as to evaluate a variety of statistics relating to Christie’s performance.
Knowledge of the auction/art market.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent time management and ability to work under extremely tight deadlines and intense pressure.
Solutions-oriented, motivated, extremely efficient, extremely proactive, self-starter and a great team player.
Four days in the office/week required, with additional days in the office as needed.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

5-7 years of relevant work experience preferred.
Client-facing or constituent-facing experience preferred.
Experience using FIGMA preferred.
Knowledge of Mac computers and software programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Photoshop preferred.

Responsibilities

Project manage, assemble and organize written letters, complex proposals for sale, digital presentations, agendas, market reports, timelines, comp sheets, and myriad other business-getting tools for Specialists and Executives across all areas of the business.
Develop and hone messaging about Christie’s strategic advantages and strengths, while also ensuring that our proposals address clients’ priorities.
Lead meetings with specialists of various departments to strategize, structure proposals and project timetables.
Write and organize proposals/presentations in allotted time.
Proactively track Christie’s marketing and sale activities, developing new sections for proposals.
Lead pitch coaching sessions, developing pitch messages and narratives for specialists and business-getters.
Gather appropriate statistical information and illustrations of comparable property sold at Christie’s and in the overall market for own proposals and those of other team members.
Collaborate with Specialists to incorporate feedback on own documents and for other team members. Make recommendations for new sections and messaging.
Strategize and coordinate with Proposals Designers to convey the appropriate style and ensure that all accompanying materials are completed in a timely fashion.
Assist with scanning of images for the department when necessary.
Assist with assembling proposals for own projects and for other team members.
Proofread documents.
Collaborate with other members of the Proposals team on larger projects, either as a team leader or in an assisting role, depending on the project.
Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (Generally Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)
401k Savings Plan - Christie’s matches dollar for dollar on the first 5% an employee elects to contribute
Life Insurance - 3x base salary up to $400k (100% paid by Christie’s)
Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)
Generous time-off and leave policies; including 8 weeks Paid Family Leave
Robust Wellness Program
Onsite weekly yoga class
Discounted or subsidized Gym Memberships to Equinox, NYSC & NYHRC
Annual 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 - Each employee receives up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons
‘Art & Soul’ – 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