Specialist, Jewellery

Christie´s; Paris; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Christie’s in Paris seeks a Jewellery Specialist to develop client relationships, source consignments, perform valuations and support auction and private sale delivery across an international network.

You will collaborate with colleagues worldwide, negotiate terms, provide market insights and help prepare catalogued property while contributing to growth of the department in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in jewellery industry or auctions preferred.
• Proven track record in business-getting and client relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of international jewellery markets.
• Experience in valuations, pricing and consignment negotiations.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain relationships with collectors, dealers, institutions, and trade clients.
• Source property for auctions and private sales to meet business targets.
• Conduct valuations and prepare proposals for consignments.
• Negotiate consignment terms in line with company policies.
• Provide pricing recommendations and market insights.

Connaissances

Business development

Client relationship management

Valuations

Negotiation

Market knowledge

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Description du poste

The Jewellery Specialist is responsible for developing and managing client relationships, securing consignments, providing valuations, and contributing to the successful delivery of auctions and private sales. Working closely with colleagues across Christie’s international network, the Specialist plays a key role in business getting, sale execution, and the growth of the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain relationships with collectors, dealers, institutions and trade clients.
• Source property for auction and private sales, achieving individual business-getting targets.
• Conduct valuations and prepare proposals for prospective consignments.
• Negotiate consignment terms in accordance with company policies and approval guidelines.
• Provide expertise, pricing recommendations and market intelligence.
• Prepare catalogue property, including research, cataloguing and client-facing materials.
• Collaborate with specialists across the Christie’s network to maximize business opportunities.
• Support pre-sale exhibitions, client events and sale-related activities.
• Work closely with Marketing, Press and Client Strategy teams to promote sales and business opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.
• Represent Christie’s at fairs, events and industry functions.
• Contribute to the department's commercial objectives and profitability.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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

Christie’s is the world’s leading art business. Since 1766, we are known for our extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Every year, we offer around 350 live and online auctions in over 80 specialist categories – including all areas of fine and decorative arts, Asian art and luxury collectables – as well as a long and successful history of private sales. Contact us in 46 countries, or visit one of our 10 international salerooms in London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich and Shanghai.

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