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 260 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. In collaboration with Head of Impressionist & Modern Art Europe, Regional Managing Directors and regional teams drive business getting for a portfolio of European clients, with particular focus on high value clients and top objects, working as a strategic partner with regional and business leaders. Responsible for increasing consignment and buying activity, ensuring a healthy pipeline of new business and delivering on revenue targets. Working closely with international colleagues across the 20/21 group, as well as Regional Management, Regional Representatives, Chairman’s office, Client Strategy, Object Intelligence, Commercial office and cross category to create a significantly enhanced business and market presence in Europe.* Collaborates with other business getters and groups to expand client relationships for revenue growth.* Proactively identifies key works of art, collections, external/internal stakeholders, clients and creates/cultivates productive networks within the marketplace.* Formulates and implements own business getting strategy maximising various channels for target client groups across auction and private sale.* Mobilizes and aligns colleagues, process and activities to support global and local strategy and activities.* Manages a pipeline from the sourcing of opportunities to closing deals and concluding successful client sales, working closely with Specialist teams in London & Paris.* Participates in structuring and negotiating commercially viable deals and drives profitability.* Introduces new opportunities and clients based on market knowledge.* Works with Client Strategy, Object Intelligence, Business Management, Commercial office, Marketing & PR teams to leverage and create complete picture of client needs that drives strategy for consignments and sales.* Attend Christie’s auctions and related client events, where appropriate to sell sales and further client relationships.* Delivers significant revenue targets through the fostering and growing of client relationships.* Liaises with Estates, Appraisals department, working on appraisals as a means of generating new long-term business opportunities and reconnecting with inactive clients.Assist with mentoring team members to support the development of their management, technical and business getting skills and the future growth of the talent pool.* MA / BA in Art History / Art Market equivalent* Significant portfolio of clients & business in the Impressionist & Modern field* European languages* Minimum of 10 years’ experience in field of expertise* Be attentive to detail and capable of working with a dynamic international team* Commercial and business awareness and ability to market to a sophisticated audience* Demonstrated ability in appraising property and business-getting with high level clients* Demonstrative sale expertise, transactional capability, keen negotiator* Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills* Exceptional client service skills* Strong organisational skills with an ability to work to tight deadlines* Research skills including analysis and interpretation of data* Project management skills* 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave* Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 1st Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family* Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on* Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you* Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about* Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)* Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues* Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)* Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)* Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members* Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)* Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months* Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day* Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling* Eyecare vouchers (once a year)* Cycle to Work scheme* Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops* Seniorcare by Lottie, a comprehensive eldercare solution* Robust family first policy:Christie’s is the world’s leading art business. Since 1766, we are known for our extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour.Every year, we offer around 350 live and online auctions in over 80 specialist categories – including all areas of fine and decorative arts, Asian art and luxury collectables – as well as a long and successful history of private sales.Contact us in 46 countries, or visit one of our 10 international salerooms in London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich and Shanghai.Our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be found
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