The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest art business, is an incredibly exciting and 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 and 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 successful candidate will join Christie’s Jewellery Department and be responsible for arranging all shipments & logistics in compliance with domestic, international and internal laws & policies. The role will oversee cost-tracking initiatives related to budget management. Support the department and sale coordinators including but not limited to answering phones, client collections, arranging appointments and assisting with general auction or private sale inquiries. Operate as back-up Inventory Controller.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Manage all inbound and outbound Jewellery shipments with clients, vendors and regional offices, including property packing, quotes, airway bill creation, delivery notifications, and scheduling airport meetings as needed

• Process and efficiently communicate with relevant staff and clients the arrival of auction and private sale jewelry lots with detailed email notifications mentioning client, stock, contents, condition & photo 

• Arrange all imports & exports including proforma invoicing, packing lists & airway bills while maintaining US and international compliance standards

• Handle lab shuttle shipments for jewelry testing, SSEF and Gubelin labs

• Arrange pre-auction & post-auction consol shipments for Geneva and Hong Kong in conjunction with Business Support Group, PostSale, Client Accounting, Compliance & receiving sites

• Collaborate with local and regional Exhibition Coordinators to advise on shipping timelines for tours, including carnet orders, packing property, packing/shipping display forms, creating photo labeling & submitting security request forms 

• Liaise with Security and Insurance & Risk on hand carries, including tours

• Handle insurance paperwork & follow up with Insurance & Risk for tour plans

• Oversee CITES compliance and application requirements in conjunction with Art Transport

• Track logistics-related costs and arrange invoice payment via Christie’s systems 

• Order and manage inventory of packing & display supplies (boxes, tissue, ribbon etc.) as needed

• Sustain relationships with suppliers; negotiate costs and service level

• Speak regularly with Post-Sale to discuss shipment status’s and to ensure compliance with Christie’s policies. Communicate shipping directions and tracking information to clients in a clear and professional manner
   

What You Will Bring To The Team

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience

• Accountable with strong project management skills including timeline management and the ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Experienced working with international shipments of high value art and/or luxury goods

• Highly organized and capable of tracking multiple projects and costs

• Exceptional client service skills including superior verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Ability to collaborate and problem solve across multiple teams and sale sites

• Ability to work with discretion when dealing with highly confidential information

• Familiarity with US Fish & Wildlife regulations

• Knowledge of Christie’s systems and/or willingness to learn

• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel

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 (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.

*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000