Online Sale and Research Coordinator, Prints & Multiples (Temp)

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

Job summary

A leading auction house in Lincoln is looking for an Online Sale and Research Coordinator. This role offers hands-on experience in the Prints and Multiples Department, managing online sales and conducting research for upcoming auctions. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management and client service skills along with an undergraduate degree and 1+ years of experience. The position requires attention to detail, effective communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. The role includes various responsibilities such as tracking consignment paperwork and liaising with clients.

Qualifications

• Hard-working, energetic, and intellectually curious self-starter.
• 1+ years’ work experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Track consignment paperwork to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with clients for consignment details.
• Manage shipping requests and follow up on issues.

Skills

Project management skills

Exceptional client service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

Online Sale and Research Coordinator, Prints & Multiples (Temp)

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 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 Online Sale and Research Coordinator role at Christie’s will be exposed to the art world and auction industry through hands-on experience in the Prints and Multiples Department. The duties are varied, and will follow the cycle of the sales calendar as well as certain duties to support overall department activity.

How you’ll make an impact

Online Sale Coordinator Responsibilities

• Track the status of consignment paperwork to ensure compliance requirements are met and required records are maintained
• Liaise with clients as needed for all consignment related information, details, and issues
• Manage shipping requests and quotes, including client approvals, export licenses, and scheduling
• Proactively track receipt of property and follow-up on issues and missing items
• Administer runner meetings for online sales
• Manage and track all department items to ensure sale and catalogue deadlines are met and all compliance met
• Track and ensure execution of contractual marketing promises
• Manage online website production process including cataloguing, photography, lotting up and copyright status and monitor and enforce all relevant deadlines
• Liase with support departments such as photography, gallery operations, shipping, and post sale
• Work with Business Manager to process and track all costs associated with online sales
• Answer and screen incoming phone calls for the department
• Reconcile and submit corporate card expenses on behalf of department leaders for approval using internal systems
• Other administrative tasks as assigned by team leaders

Research Coordinator Responsibilities

• Assisting Cataloguers and Specialists in researching works for upcoming sale. This includes, but is not limited to, provenance and exhibition history research, and undertaking literature checks.
• Selecting suitable comparable images for publication, and researching copyright information
• Writing catalogue essays for publication
• Supporting the proposal preparation process
• Responding to telephone and email inquiries from clients for catalogues, condition reports, images and fact sheets
• Assist with installing the galleries for auction previews, which includes compiling and mounting lot cards, and taking installation images for each work
• General department tasks as assigned by line manager

What you’ll bring to the team

• Hard-working, energetic, and intellectually curious self-starter who can thrive in a high-pressure environment
• Interest in Prints and Multiples
• Strong project management skills including ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage, and meet multiple dealines
• Exceptional client service skills and a desire to work directly with Christie's clientele
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication
• Works collaboratively across multiple groups and sites
• Remains calm in stressful situations and creatively problem solves
• Proficiency in Excel, including familiarity with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, match formulas, and macros are a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong systems expertise in Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn Christie’s internal systems and databases
• Undergraduate degree required
• 1+ years’ work experience

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: January 7th, 2026

Compensation Range Hourly: $22.00 - $24.00