PRIMARY FUNCTION/POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Specialist is responsible for bringing in business, cataloguing and coordinating the sale and property, requiring good knowledge of client relationship management and relevant markets for the art category working in close collaboration with a global team of specialists.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Duties include but are not limited to the following):

• Identify and maintain relationships with all client categories (collectors, dealers, corporations, institutions), including the ability to work with major clients in the sale of high value property.
• Function as liaison with overseas specialists and CDD group, working on appraisals as a means of generating new long-term business opportunities and reconnecting with inactive clients.
• Review incoming photo inquires with department to determine property sale potential and value (pricing sessions).
• Write and prepare catalogue essays. Research property including authenticity, bibliography, provenance and exhibition history.
• Work on catalogue production and layout.
• Prepare condition reports of consigned property prior to the auction.
• Participate in Telephone Bidding with clients during the auction.
• Coordinate pre-sale exhibition set-up.
• Work with buyers during sale week to market and pre-sell the sale.
• Participate in pre-selling upcoming auctions through targeted marketing efforts.
• Coordinate and produce materials and information for Press and Marketing.
• View and visit competitors’ auctions and track overall results.
• Actively participate in events, art fairs, and other functions to represent Christie’s.
• Work on special projects as assigned by Manager and the team leader
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in applicable Art History or Decorative Arts category; M.A preferred.
• Chinese language proficiency required.
• Minimum of 6 years paid work experience in related field.
• Knowledge of the auction business.
• Demonstrated ability in appraising property and business-getting.
• Knowledge of E-mail, Spreadsheet, 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 communications.
• Superior client service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a team environment

Location: Hong Kong

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World’s Leading Auction House

Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million.

Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales. Our sales figures were driven by an increase in new buyers across all geographies coming to the market, including from growth markets such as China and through the Internet.
Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories.

Christie’s has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the Middle East, with successful sales, exhibitions and initiatives in Shanghai, Moscow, Baku, Beijing, Mumbai, Delhi, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai.