Business & Client Development Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

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 260 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; 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
 

Based at Christie’s Tel Aviv offices in Israel, working as part of the regional team, within the central Client Management group, the primary focus of the role is to provide enhanced excellent administrative support to the International Senior Director & MD, Israel as well as the office overall.   

The role requires a strong interest in and curiosity of the International Art Market and the most important collectors and collections but ultimately and predominantly a highly efficient operator to ensure the myriad of tasks are managed effectively and efficiently.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Timely and accurate entry and analysis of key client data to generate business leads.
• Take on project managing all vendor related aspects for key collections secured in Israel, for example liaison with lawyers on contracts, advisors on terms etc.
• Consignments management.
• Tracking and managing buying and selling activities reporting through the TA office.
• Assist with seller activities sale registration and KYC.
• Provide excellent client services in all areas.
• Valuation management.
• Shipping assistance incoming and outgoing, knowledge of rules and regulations.
• Ensure that key data on all clients in Israel is regularly reviewed for business opportunities and updated on COS.
• To supervise book keeping/Finance responsibilities including liaison with the local accountant.
• Keep track of consignment related expenses.
• Deal with all matters relating to office suppliers and office space management.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Appreciation for art and desire to work in the art market
• Fluent in spoken and written Hebrew and English (essential)
• Fluency in a third language is desirable
• Experience in key areas of business including contracts, management accounts and marketing
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong administrative experience
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise
• Fully conversant with Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook packages
• Excellent telephone manner and very strong client service skills
• Ability to work with discretion when dealing with highly confidential information

Close Date: 10th September