Paris-based Wine Auction Specialist - Sourcing & Relationships

Christie's; Paris; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Christie’s is seeking a Senior Specialist, Wine based in Paris. The role focuses on sourcing and inspecting wine consignments for auction, acting as the France contact specialist, and building relationships with local private, trade, and wine producers.

You will inspect consignments for the Paris warehouse, coordinate with marketing and cataloguing teams, and manage the full auction lifecycle while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of professional conduct.

Qualificações

• 6+ years of professional experience in a comparable spirits related role
• Knowledge of domestic and international client relationships
• Ability to lead by example and collaborate cross-functionally in a large organization
• Experience in valuations and negotiating commercial terms
• Strong project management with ownership of sale lifecycle
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Discretion with confidential information
• Fluency in French and English

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a business-getter, evaluating, pricing, and securing wine lots for domestic and international auctions.
• Arrange and coordinate on-site client visits and collection pack-ups.
• Attend regular warehouse visits and inspections, entering information into Christie’s cataloguing databases.
• Project manage the life cycle of an auction, including coordination of lot photography with marketing/creative teams.
• Write and prepare catalogue essays and producer headers.
• Establish and cultivate long-term relationships with novice and seasoned collectors and local trade clients.
• Engage with Client Strategy and France representatives to develop programming and consignment targeting.
• Negotiate competitive deals that are compelling to the seller and financially sound for Christie’s.

Conhecimentos

Wine expertise

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Bilingual French/English

Formação

WSET Advanced Certification (L3)

USPAP

Descrição da vaga

Christie’s is seeking a Senior Specialist, Wine based in Paris. The role focuses on sourcing and inspecting wine consignments for auction, acting as the France contact specialist, and building relationships with local private, trade, and wine producers.

You will inspect consignments for the Paris warehouse, coordinate with marketing and cataloguing teams, and manage the full auction lifecycle while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of professional conduct.