Christie's Business Management Coordinator

About Christie's

Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is a leading international auction house whose heritage spans fine art, decorative arts, jewellery and exceptional collectibles. Through auctions, private sales and digital platforms, it connects collectors with remarkable objects and the expertise that brings their histories to life. As an employer, Christie’s offers career paths across specialist departments, client services, marketing, technology and operations within a global, culturally rich environment. Its work calls for intellectual curiosity, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, appealing to professionals who value scholarship, commercial acumen and the exacting standards of the international art and luxury markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support Business Director with overall coordination of Classic and Old Masters departmental operations across all specializations
• Maintain departmental Classic and Old Masters calendar in Paris and oversee sale calendar and viewing schedules in collaboration with Operations and Heads of Department
• Coordinate catalogue production process and track progress against deadlines; support tours and exhibitions for sale highlights and liaise with centralized tour coordinator
• Manage online auction business support and coordinate sale, tour, marketing, and viewing deadlines
• Compile pre-sale and post-sale competitor statistics and sale performance data; prepare all sale week communications
• Maintain live runner of active client issues, disputes, risk and insurance cases; minute weekly/monthly meetings and escalate to Business Director
• Support Specialist Tracking entries and amendments for the department
• Compile all third-party costs and coordinate stock management support
• Support Business Director during sale week activities including logistics and financial meeting preparation
• Oversee temporary staff management, training coordination, and hour tracking
• Execute general Business Coordinator support duties as required

Qualifications

• Highly organized with ability to think creatively and readily adapt to change
• Exceptional client service skills including strong verbal and written communication in French and English
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent processes
• Strong ability to monitor task progress and ensure consistency in approach
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in stressful situations
• Ability to creatively problem-solve
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Skills

Experience

Relevant experience in business operations, departmental coordination, or fine art/auction house environments is advantageous; demonstrated ability to support senior management and coordinate complex multi-departmental operations required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; tertiary education in business administration, art history, or related field preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Christie’s workplace culture centres on specialist expertise, intellectual curiosity and a shared appreciation for art and exceptional objects, with discretion and attentive client service shaping its professional environment. Its international auction business brings together specialists and colleagues across disciplines, combining a distinguished heritage with an evolving approach to digital engagement and the global art market.

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