Auction Cataloguer — Wine & Spirits (Temp)

Christie´s; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, is seeking a Cataloguer, Wine & Spirits (Temporary) to support NY live and online auction catalogues. The role sits between the Rockefeller Center office and the Bronx warehouse, contributing to accurate descriptions, lot notes, and proofs in Christie’s format.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or WSET Advanced, 2+ years in the wine industry, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively under

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or WSET Advanced degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2y paid work experience in the wine industry.
• Knowledge of Excel, and ability to learn Christie’s systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong client service skills, and ability to utilize discretion with confidential information.
• Strong follow up skills and ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Inspect wine for live and online sales, type up condition notes, proof listings for accuracy, ensuring correct descriptions, quantities, vineyards, producers, varietals in Christie’s format.
• Coordinate with IT, Lot Finder Team, Web Production, Business Support Group, Photography, Warehouse for sale production.
• Write and prepare catalogue essays and producer headers.
• Maintain image inventory and producer header spreadsheet.
• Flag authenticity or condition issues and escalate to specialists.
• Prepare lot up in conjunction with Head of Department and proof all cataloguing with specialists.
• Enter and transmit lot adjustments in JDE, manage sale room notices.
• Coordinate photography via OrbitVu and maintain sale images in media library and JDE.
• Liaise with warehouse manager and handle inventory adjustments in JDE and department files.
• Assist with event coordination and logistics.

Skills

Wine industry experience

Excel

Discretion

Attention to detail

Client service

Organization

Independent & collaborative

Ability to learn Christie’s systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

WSET Advanced degree

Job description

Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, is seeking a Cataloguer, Wine & Spirits (Temporary) to support NY live and online auction catalogues. The role sits between the Rockefeller Center office and the Bronx warehouse, contributing to accurate descriptions, lot notes, and proofs in Christie’s format.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or WSET Advanced, 2+ years in the wine industry, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively under