Senior Specialist, 20th and 21st Century Art, Singapore

Christie's; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Annual leave and public holidays

Medical, dental and life insurance

Job summary

Christie’s in Singapore seeks a Senior Specialist to lead and grow the Southeast Asia market for 20th and 21st century art. You will manage client relationships, drive consignments and sales, and partner with regional leaders to structure high-value deals.

The role requires deep knowledge of the auction business, exceptional communication, and a proven ability to secure profitable opportunities across galleries, dealers, and institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience in fine arts.
• Minimum 8 years experience as specialist in gallery or auction house.
• Knowledge of the auction business.
• Demonstrated ability in appraising property and business-getting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-service oriented with strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong strategic vision with track record in delivering sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive business in SEA subcategory to attain SEA market leadership.
• Develop business development strategies for SEA, including auction and private sales.
• Share expertise and develop successors in SEA category for talent planning.
• Work with heads of SEA offices to implement client strategies and growth.

Skills

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in fine arts

Tools

Auction business knowledge

Job description

The Role

The Senior Specialist is responsible for bringing in business (consigning and selling) in South East Asia region, requiring in-depth knowledge of client relationship management and the 20th and 21st century art market.

Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Lead and drive business in SEA subcategory to attain SEA market leadership

• Develop business development strategies, including auction and private sales specifically for SEA category and overall 20/21 development in SEA region, with Co-Head of Department and Regional Managing Director.

• Share expertise and develop successor in the SEA category for talent planning.

• Work closely with the heads of representative offices in SEA, formulate and implement business getting strategy, maximising various channels for target client groups.

• Proactively identify key external/internal stakeholders, clients and contacts and create/cultivate productive networks within the market place for 20th and 21st century art.

• Manage the pipeline from the sourcing of opportunities to closing deals and concluding successful client sales.

• Participate in structuring and negotiating commercially viable deals and drive profitability.

• Work with Client Strategy, Business Intelligence and Marketing teams to leverage and create complete picture of client needs that drives the sales strategy.

• Deliver significant revenue targets through the fostering and growing of client relationships.

• Identify and maintain relationships with all client categories (collectors, dealers, corporations, institutions), including the ability to work with major clients in the sale of high value property.

• Participate in pre-selling upcoming auctions through touring, events and other targeted marketing efforts.

• Participate in Telephone Bidding with clients during the auction.

• Work with buyers during sale week to market and pre-sell the sale.

The Candidate

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience in fine arts

• Minimum 8 years experience as specialist in gallery or auction house

• Knowledge of the auction business

• Demonstrated ability in appraising property and business-getting

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Customer-service oriented with strong negotiation and influencing skills

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Strong strategic vision and track record in delivering successful sales

• Collaborative, well-respected and able to address conflicts

• Demonstraed leadership skills in managing a team is an advantage

What’s Great About Working For Us

• Discretionary Bonus
• Annual Leave and Company Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Allowance and Wellness Programs

Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time, and some regional variances to benefits may apply.

Visit us at Careers at Christie’s for more information.

Closing Date

30 November 2026