Christie's Client 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.

Christie’s is seeking a Client Management Coordinator in Los Angeles to support the Deputy Chairman with high-level client relationships, auction and private-sale consignments, client communications, logistics and account management. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3–4 years of relevant experience; it is full-time, with flexible evening and weekend hours during peak 20/21 sale seasons.

Role & Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain strong client relationships on behalf of the Deputy Chairman, while developing relationships with top clients to secure consignments and offer property for sale.
• Manage the Deputy Chairman’s client accounts throughout the auction and private-sale consignment process, including proposals, shipping, logistics, contracts and client management.
• Build and maintain working relationships with internal art departments, post-sale and client services, marketing, legal and finance teams, as well as external organisations and institutions.
• Assist with client correspondence, estimate requests, bid facilitation and general client-service needs.
• Liaise with clients and global sale teams to gauge and track interest in artworks and arrange client bid requests for year-round auctions across global sale sites.
• Lead client-facing communications and requests.
• Manage all consignments and ongoing projects for the Deputy Chairman.
• Manage and attend client walk-throughs, including tagging, condition checks and property pickups.
• Assist Specialist and Operations teams with shipping arrangements for incoming property.
• Support client paperwork, appraisal documentation and consignment management.
• Partner with Post-Sale Services to ensure smooth invoicing, shipping and settlement processes.
• Maintain an active pipeline tracker for all client accounts and regularly communicate status updates to internal stakeholders.
• Manage the Deputy Chairman’s emails and direct client correspondence.
• Keep up to date with industry developments and market trends.
• Work flexible hours during peak 20/21 sale seasons, including evenings and weekends.
• Build and maintain client relationships on behalf of the business getters supported.
• Maintain awareness of strategies for key clients and client groups.
• Collaborate with the Client Strategy team to share and obtain relevant client intelligence.
• Undertake ad hoc projects and duties assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Art History, Business or a related field preferred.
• 3–4 years of relevant work experience; experience in the art world preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Experience supporting senior executives.
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills when working with superiors, clients and peers.
• Exceptional relationship-building and maintenance skills.
• Self-starting, proactive approach.
• Highly organised, with demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Exceptional follow-up, attention to detail and strong typing skills.
• High level of diplomacy and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Positive, problem-solving attitude.
• Knowledge of email, spreadsheet, word-processing and presentation software; Microsoft Office preferred.
• Ability to learn Christie’s systems.

Skills

Experience

3–4 years of relevant work experience; experience in the art world preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required; Art History, Business or a related field preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 57,000 to USD 60,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and dependents, with Christie’s paying an average of 80% of total premiums; 401(k) matching contribution up to 5%, subject to IRS limits; life insurance equal to 3 times base salary up to $400,000, paid by Christie’s; disability insurance paid by Christie’s; paid family leave up to 16 weeks; generous time-off and leave policies; fitness-fee and membership reimbursement up to $600 per year; annual discretionary performance bonus plan; pre-tax commuter benefits and a $21 monthly Christie’s contribution; up to 10 days of backup child or elder care through Bright Horizons; one paid CSR day per year for time dedicated to a charity of the employee’s choice; perks and discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits.

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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