Paris Wine Auction Specialist: Sourcing & Consignments

Cultural Signal

Paris

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Christie’s in Paris seeks a Full-time Senior Specialist, Wine to source and inspect consignments for auctions. You will act as the France contact, building relationships with private clients, trade partners, and producers while ensuring documentation and authentication standards.

The role requires 6+ years in a spirits-related role, preferably auction, with strong market knowledge of pricing trends. Fluency in French and English is essential, and WSET Advanced (L3) or USPAP qualification is

Qualifications

6+ years of professional experience in a comparable spirits related role, preferably auction, with sound market knowledge of current pricing and authentication trends.
WSET Advanced Certification (L3), USPAP, or comparable education preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of domestic and international client relationship management.
Ability to lead by example and collaboratively work cross-functionally in a large organization.
Demonstrated ability to execute professional valuations and manage commercial terms negotiation.

Responsibilities

Source and inspect wine consignments for auction and act as the France contact for clients and partners.
Develop relationships with private, trade, and wine-producing clients and lead local inspections.
Coordinate cataloguing processes, photography, and marketing initiatives for auctions.
Negotiate terms that are compelling to sellers while sound for Christie’s.
Manage the full sale process and prioritize deadlines with cross-functional teams.