Business Development Coordinator, Trusts, Estates & Appraisals
The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & 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 in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & 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.
Why This Role Matters
Christie’s dedicated Trusts, Estates & Appraisals team is committed to providing the highest level of service to fiduciaries, executors and beneficiaries in the valuation and disposition of tangible personal property.
The Business Development Coordinator will report into the Business Development Director who oversees coverage for the entire Trust and Estates community for the Americas. This role will support both the Managing Director of the department and the Business Development Director in both client engagement and business getting opportunities.
This role will also work closely with the Business Development Associate who is the liaison for client engagement opportunities, including events, panels, speaking engagements, sponsorships and partnerships for the department, as well as business development partners in the Chairman's Office and the regions.
How You'll Make an Impact
Complete daily New York Times obituary matches. Order and track will requests.
Provide administrative support to maintain client accounts and up-to-date information and data for the fiduciary community.
Research prospective clients, as well as law firms, banks and trust companies. Assist in building and managing regional client lists for events and visits.
Provide administrative support for conference sponsorships, including submitting and maintaining paperwork, payment, conference shipping and other logistical needs.
Assist in the coordination and oversight of TEA special events, including the annual Heckerling conference.
Help manage TEA team’s schedule and provide support scheduling regional visits.
Provide overall general administrative support such as coordinating meetings, processing invoices, booking travel arrangements and reconciling AmEx reports.
Support Managing Director, Business Development Director, and Account Manager in business getting projects including:
Assist in facilitating appraisals and proposals (coordinating with typing, helping to proof, copying and binding final valuations).
Track all aspects of consignments generated by the business development team, including pre-sales, after-sales, and settlement statements to consignors; and fielding client communication.
Assist in coordinating moves/pick-ups of property for the business development team.
What you’ll bring to the team
Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple processes and time effectively.
Excellent communication skills and client service skills, including superior written and spoken communication.
Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated with superiors, clients and peers.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues and clients.
Exceptional follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to draft reports, presentations, business correspondence, and create Excel spreadsheets.
Hard-working, energetic, and intellectually curious self-starter who can thrive in a high-pressure environment.
A high level of diplomacy and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
Ability to learn Christie’s operating systems.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 2-3 years’ related work experience. Experience in the art world preferred.
What’s great about working for us
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)
401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)
Life Insurance - 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie’s)
Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)
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
Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.
Closing Date: March 16th, 2026
*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.