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Expertise Coordinator, Impressionist and Modern Art (French Speaker)

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christies logoChristies · NY
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The Company Christie's, the world's largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this over 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Respect, Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business. Why This Role Matters The Expertise Coordinator is responsible for managing the expertise process within the New York Impressionist & Modern Art department for all sale consignments and other miscellaneous expertise inquiries. How You Will Make An Impact Lead the authentication process for all auction and private sales consignments in the Impressionist and Modern Art category: includes writing letters, updating sale spreadsheets (sale runner), liaising with Photo Studio and e-mail follow up and organization of certificates of authenticity . Develop and maintain excellent relationships and communication with international experts and clients Act as liaison between department and experts to communicate effectively in a timely fashion Liaise with Expertise Coordinators in the department globally to organize departmental conference calls on expertise issues and proactively solicit feedback from internal expert contacts Coordinate all expertise shipments domestically and internationally Anticipate problems that may arise with experts, artists, consignors, purchasers and proactively identify solutions Negotiate rates and fees with external experts Assist sale teams with auction related projects and other duties as assigned What You Will Bring To The Team French language fluency required Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in applicable Art History or Decorative Arts category Minimum of 2-3 years paid work experience in related field Knowledge of the auction business Knowledge of Outlook, Excel Spreadsheets, Word Processing and Presentation software (Microsoft Office preferred) Ability to learn Christie's systems including COS, JDE, intranet and website Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication Superior client service and negotiation skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail. Ability to work within a team environment with international offices, as well as independently What's Great About Working For Us Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie's pays 80% of total premiums) 401(k) Savings Plan - Christie's provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits) Life Insurance - 3x base salary up to $400k (100% paid by Christie's) Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie's) Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks. Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie's contribution of $21 per month Back Up Child & Elder Care - up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice. Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits Christie's, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie's Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces. Closing Date: June 29th, 2026 *Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay. Compensation Range Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00


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