Auction Operations Coordinator

Christie's; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Gooding Christie’s in Santa Monica seeks a detail‑oriented Department Coordinator to support specialists and management with day‑to‑day operations and client relations. The role involves pre‑auction prep, on‑site support, and post‑auction follow‑up, coordinating schedules, travel, and logistics.

You will work closely with multiple Christie’s departments, enter data in Salesforce, and assist with proposals and lots tracking. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Prior administrative, coordinator, client‑service or office experience.
• Exceptional client service skills, including strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Gooding Christie’s specialists, management and other departments as needed.
• Manage scheduling, including client meetings, internal meetings and travel arrangements as needed.
• Support client relationships, including meeting arrangements, mailings, correspondence and action points for follow-up.
• Answer and screen incoming telephone calls and serve as a primary operator of the Santa Monica office phone line.
• Enter and maintain client, opportunity and other relevant information in Salesforce and Christie’s systems.
• Coordinate catalogue and other departmental shipping requests.

Skills

Client service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Gooding Christie’s in Santa Monica seeks a detail‑oriented Department Coordinator to support specialists and management with day‑to‑day operations and client relations. The role involves pre‑auction prep, on‑site support, and post‑auction follow‑up, coordinating schedules, travel, and logistics.

You will work closely with multiple Christie’s departments, enter data in Salesforce, and assist with proposals and lots tracking. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.