Jewellery Auction & Consignment Specialist

christies; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie's in Paris seeks a Jewellery Specialist to develop client relationships, secure consignments, provide valuations and contribute to auctions and private sales. You will work closely with colleagues across Christie's international network to drive business getting, sale execution and department growth.

The role requires significant jewellery industry experience, strong relationship skills, and fluency in French and English, with a track record in valuations and consignments.

Qualifications

• Significant jewellery industry experience; auction experience preferred.
• Proven business-getting and client-relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of the international jewellery market.
• Experience in valuations, pricing and consignments.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Strong communication, organisational and client-service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with collectors, dealers, institutions and trade clients.
• Source property for auction and private sales, achieving targets.
• Conduct valuations and prepare proposals for consignments.
• Negotiate consignment terms per policies.
• Provide pricing guidance and market intelligence.
• Prepare catalogue property, including research and cataloguing.
• Collaborate with Christie's network to maximise opportunities.
• Support pre-sale exhibitions, client events and sale-related activities.
• Promote sales and business opportunities with Marketing and Client Strategy teams.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Represent Christie's at fairs, events and industry functions.
• Contribute to the department's commercial objectives and profitability.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Valuations

Negotiation

Market knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Christie's in Paris seeks a Jewellery Specialist to develop client relationships, secure consignments, provide valuations and contribute to auctions and private sales. You will work closely with colleagues across Christie's international network to drive business getting, sale execution and department growth.

The role requires significant jewellery industry experience, strong relationship skills, and fluency in French and English, with a track record in valuations and consignments.