Christie's Inventory 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

• Assist the two department directors with preparing and sending inventories across all art specialisms.
• Process requests for notes from specialist departments.
• Research clients using archives and CAMS and COS.
• Review documents clients submit ahead of inventories.
• Create client accounts in company systems.
• Draft preliminary notes for specialists and department directors.
• Assist the Development Director with managing their schedule, including appointments and travel for inventories.
• Download photographs and inventory notes, and file images by department.
• Enter and transcribe specialists’ and department directors’ notes in CAMS.
• Coordinate the printing, assembly and binding of inventories.
• Check the accuracy, consistency and quality of documents before submitting them to department directors.
• Coordinate requests to revise estimates with specialists and with the department director’s approval.
• Enter corrections, updates and estimate revision requests in the relevant systems.
• Enter single-specialism inventories in close collaboration with specialists.
• Record and update all stock numbers in company systems.
• Coordinate sales-related administration, including transport, contracts and associated documentation.
• Contribute to the operational coordination of inventories and sales, supervising and guiding interns on their assigned tasks.
• Draft and send notes, reports and communications requested by specialist departments.
• Use the computer tools required for the role, including Word and Excel; knowledge of JDE, COS and CAMS is an asset.
• Meet deadlines, manage internal communications and report to department directors.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in the art market or a comparable environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and rigorous follow-through.
• Ability to identify priorities and reorganize activities effectively.
• Flexibility and ability to respond to urgent requests from management.
• Strong interest in art objects, paintings and furniture across all specialisms.
• Ability to collaborate with varied contacts across departments and locations, while showing initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain composed in a demanding environment, manage stress and find solutions to problems.
• Client relations experience, with a strong sense of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel is essential.

Skills

Experience

At least two years in the art market or a comparable environment.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 36,000 to EUR 41,000 per annum.

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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