Account Coordinator

Christie's; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global art business located in the UK is seeking an Account Coordinator for a 6-month temporary contract. The successful candidate will assist Account Managers with appraisals and consignments, coordinate client communications, and provide essential administrative support. Ideal applicants should possess strong client service and communication skills, alongside proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. This is a unique opportunity to work in a leading art environment, contributing positively to the team's success.

Qualifications

• Internships or work experience in an art setting.
• Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn Christie’s systems including CAMs, COS, JDE.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating appraisals and proposals.
• Track consignments and field client communication.
• Provide overall general administrative support.

Skills

Client service skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Account Coordinator, Trusts, Estates & Appraisals (Temporary - 6months contract)

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 & Luxury 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 250 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

The Account Coordinator, Trusts, Estates & Appraisals will work directly with a team of two Account Managers and the Head of Trusts, Estates and Appraisals. The role will support the account managers with their execution of appraisals, sale proposals, and consignments of a multi-departmental nature. In addition, this position will support the head of the department with appraisal and consignment queries, scheduling, administration and general department responsibilities.

How You\'ll Make an Impact

• Assist in facilitating appraisals and proposals (coordinating with typing, helping to proof, copying and binding final appraisals to present to client).

• Track all aspects of the account manager’s consignments, including but not limited to sending pre-sales, after-sales, and settlement statements to consignors; and fielding client communication for the relevant account managers.

• Assist in coordinating moves/pick-ups of property (working with support departments to create a stock order and receipt items, notifying the sale departments of property’s arrival, preparing tags, and often times being on-site at the move).

• Meet regularly with the Head of the Department to coordinate scheduling, formulate meeting agendas, review incoming sale and valuation requests, and assist with presentations.

• Assist account managers in travel preparations and manage work while they are traveling.

• As and where appropriate, take on additional responsibilities in support of Account Managers within appraisal and consignment projects, such as greet/visit clients on-site and off-site to support the appraisal and consignment processes.

• Provide overall general administrative support such as coordinating meetings, processing invoices etc.

• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Department or Account Managers.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.

• Internships or work experience in an art setting.

• Knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word Processing and Presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.

• Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail.

• Superior client service skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication.

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

• Ability to learn Christie’s systems including CAMs, COS, JDE, Intranet and Work Day.

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

Closing Date: February 6th, 2026

*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.

Compensation Range Hourly: $25.00 - $25.00