Art Business Manager, 20th–21st Century Masterworks

CMW Ltd Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie's, the world’s leading art business, seeks a Business Manager for the Post-War to Present, American Art, Design, Photographs, Prints and Outsider Art departments. Reports to the Business Director and partners with sale teams and stakeholders on seasonal activities.

You will lead operations, manage staff, and oversee financial and strategic initiatives to support successful sales in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage Sale Coordinators, Department Coordinators, and temporary staff; responsible for hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate staffing with Business Director and Heads of Department; plan workload and succession.
• Allocate resources across sales and projects; ensure clear priorities and deadlines.
• Support sale teams on operational matters and resolve issues.
• Maintain relationships with partners (operations, publishing, finance, marketing, legal) to keep functions running smoothly.
• Ensure proper flow of information and timely delivery of sale-related data and commitments.

Job description

Christie's, the world’s leading art business, seeks a Business Manager for the Post-War to Present, American Art, Design, Photographs, Prints and Outsider Art departments. Reports to the Business Director and partners with sale teams and stakeholders on seasonal activities.

You will lead operations, manage staff, and oversee financial and strategic initiatives to support successful sales in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.