Job description
PRIMARY FUNCTION/POSITION SUMMARY:
General assistance and support to specialists and sale coordinator on sale related activity. This role will provide the candidate with a good understanding of various roles in the Jewellery department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Duties include but are not limited to the following):
- General assistance to all dept. staff as necessary, answering phones, distributing daily post, department housekeeping including maintenance of department library, etc
- Keep track of property incoming for sale and action as advised by specialists
- Help updating Pipeline and trackers as required
- Manage Restoration needs for sale as instructed by the specialists including quote requests, and SO/PO requests via Business Support Group.
- Liaise with Shipping department to arrange property pickup and shipments for exhibitions
- Oversee secure handling of Jewellery to photo studio for photographing as instructed
- Attend telephone bid training and telephone bid at Luxury Cluster sales as required
- Assist with all aspects of catalogue production (cataloguing, organize photography, proof reading)
- Assist with image management post-photography
- Assist with marketing and promotion of the sale
- Assist with Private Selling exhibitions in London (set up, attend event and provide information to clients where needed)
- Help prepare assets for condition reports including printing reports and taking photos
- Assist where appropriate Specialists on valuations (data entry, gathering material, preparing images, proposal documents)
- Assist the Art Handler to unpack and tag incoming property and check if paperwork, boxes, and other accessories are present. Help Art Handler to pack and un-pack shipment when needed
- Assist on preparation for mini-catalogues for tour (Brief description, estimate and photo), Also provide general support with tours by preparing lots cards, brochures and contact cards etc.
- Provide support with inventory management.
- Provide support during Exhibitions (attending the viewing, setting up property)
- Other duties as required
The Candidate
- Exceptional organizational skills including ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple processes
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up to see tasks through to completion
- Knowledge of the auction workflow and processes
- An interest in the Jewellery market
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication, with the ability to utilize these to satisfy clients
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and sites
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to creatively problem solve
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong knowledge of Excel and Outlook
Closing Date: 26th February 2023
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Christie's
www.christies.com
London, United Kingdom
Guillaume Cerutti
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Auctions & Galleries
1766