Specialist, Jewellery

The Company

Christies the worlds leading art and luxury business is an exciting and rewarding place to build a career. For over 250 years Christies 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

TheJewellerySpecialistis responsible fordeveloping and managing client relationships securing consignments providingvaluationsand contributing to the successful delivery of auctions and private sales. Working closely withHead of Department andcolleagues across Christies 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 Christies 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 Christies 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.