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Department Coordinator - 20th Century and Asian Contemporary Art Department

Christie's Hong Kong Ltd

  • Company Industries:Others

Job Information

  • Post Date:2018-03-06
  • Career Level:Entry Level
  • Location:Not Specified
  • Salary:Salary provided
  • Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent
  • Job Function:Clerical / Admin Staff  Personal / Executive Assistant  Secretary  

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION/POSITION SUMMARY:

The function of this role is to assist group business getters with managing client relationships through comprehensive administrative support.  The duties are varied, and will follow the cycle of the sales calendar as well as certain duties to support overall department activity. Office management execution.

 

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

  • Manage diary scheduling including all meetings and travel for head of department and senior specialists
  • Compose and edit client communications as required
  • Manage client relationship including meeting arrangements, mailings, correspondence and actions point for follow-up visits
  • Answer and screen incoming telephone calls
  • Greet clients on behalf of business getter
  • Possess a deep and intimate familiarity with all active and prospective clients and their collections, including anticipating and responding to their needs.
  • Work closely, efficiently, and effectively with other specialist departments including international and regional offices, external organizations, individuals, and institutions.
  • Provide appraisals support, which includes liaising with clients, specialists and other internal departments.
  • Provide support in creating proposals and pitches, which includes gathering item details and images
  • Prepare summary sale information packet for internal use
  • Create purchase orders and sundry invoices, as required
  • Manage and book travel Reconcile and submit corporate card expenses for approval using internal system
  • Manage departmental administrative tasks and coordination
  • Assist Head of Department and Regional Managing Director on ad-hoc administrative tasks as required

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of working experiences
  • Exceptional client service skills including strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and sites
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Ability to creatively problem solves
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong knowledge of Excel, Outlook and COS and some knowledge of JDE

Company Info

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.

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