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 one of our more Operational 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 fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.
Why This Role Matters
The Sale Coordinator serves as the central point for the successful execution of sales, overseeing and tracking all client-related activities while acting as a key liaison internally and externally to gather and distribute consignment and property information. This role provides comprehensive administrative support across the full auction cycle, as well as private sales, ensuring deadlines, client paperwork, and property processing are handled efficiently.
How You'll Make an Impact
Serve as a primary liaison with clients and specialists for all consignment-related information, documentation, and issue resolution.
Manage seller agreements and stock orders for auction, dispatching paperwork for signature, and tracking completion.
Manage seller agreements, stock orders and invoicing for private sale property.
Oversee consignment paperwork to ensure all compliance requirements are met and records are accurately maintained.
Handle client enquiries throughout the sale cycle, including pre-sale questions and post-sale follow-up.
Track receipt of property, proactively follow up on outstanding items, and resolve open issues.
Manage inbound and outbound shipping requests in collaboration with the Shipping team.
Liaise with the property controller to ensure inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
Work with business manager to ensure all deadlines are met across cataloguing, photography, essay writing, lotting, and production workflows for auction and private sales.
Maintain and update pipeline and sale runner spreadsheets and other auction-related tracking documents.
Work with regional managing director and business manager on cost reviews, tracking all client charges, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Raise purchase orders and invoices as required.
Manage exhibition-week tasks including interest reporting.
Support sale activities including client viewings, bid requests and telephone bidding for Luxury sales as needed.
Act as the main point of contact for buyer post-sale enquiries and coordinate with the Post Sale Services Team.
Manage Head of Department’s expenses.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Manager.
What you'll bring to the team
Bachelor’s degree required, or 2-3 years’ work experience
Strong knowledge of Excel, Outlook, and MS Teams required, and knowledge of Christie’s systems (COS, JDE, and Canvas) preferred
Prior experience in an auction house, and knowledge of the auction workflow and processes preferred
Exceptional client service skills including superior verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple processes
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and sites
Discretion when dealing with highly confidential information
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to creatively problem solve
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May
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