The Company
Christie’s, the world’s leading art and luxury business, is an exciting and rewarding place to build a career. For over 250 years, Christie’s has connected exceptional objects with collectors across the globe through auctions, private sales, exhibitions and art-related services. Our success is built on passionate expertise, exceptional client service, teamwork, integrity, business judgement and innovation.
The Role
The Jewellery Specialist is responsible for developing and managing client relationships, securing consignments, providing valuations and contributing to the successful delivery of auctions and private sales. Working closely with Head of Department and colleagues across Christie’s international network, the Specialist plays a key role in business getting, sale execution and the continued growth of the Jewellery Department.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with collectors, dealers, institutions and trade clients.
Source property for auction and private sales and contribute to departmental business-getting targets.
Conduct valuations and prepare proposals for prospective consignments.
Negotiate consignment terms in accordance with company policies and approval procedures.
Collaborate with specialists across Christie’s global network to identify and develop business opportunities.
Provide expertise and pricing recommendations on consigned property.
Research, authenticate and catalogue property for sale.
Coordinate catalogue production and support sale planning and execution.
Work with Marketing, Press and Client Strategy teams to promote sales and engage clients.
Participate in pre-sale exhibitions, client events and business development initiatives.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and collecting patterns.
Represent Christie’s at fairs, events and industry functions.
The Candidate
Significant experience within the jewellery industry; auction experience preferred.
Proven track record in business getting and client relationship management.
Strong knowledge of the international jewellery market.
Experience in valuations, pricing and consignment negotiations.
Commercially minded with strong business development skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly.
Skills Required
- Significant experience within the jewellery industry
- Auction experience
- Proven track record in business getting and client relationship management
- Strong knowledge of the international jewellery market
- Experience in valuations, pricing and consignment negotiations
- Commercially minded with strong business development skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in French and English, written and spoken
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly
What We Do
Founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business renowned for its expert live and online auctions and bespoke private sales. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of global services, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate, and education. With a presence in 46 countries, it serves a global clientele through flagship hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris, and Geneva.
