Bids & Client Service Coordinator (Temporary)

Christie´s; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Christie’s in New York seeks a Bids & Client Service Coordinator (Temporary) to deliver exceptional client service and support across live and online auctions. You will liaise with auction and operations teams to resolve client inquiries promptly and assist with registrations, sale entry, and clerking during sale days.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a diverse client base in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Strong client service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced auction environment.

Responsabilidades

• Take absentee and telephone bids, Christie’s LIVE registrations, and paddle registrations as needed.
• Handle general client inquiries across channels per Christie’s Client Service Standards.
• Provide Front of House support to greet and assist clients; assist with sale entry and clerking.
• Collaborate with Bid Department coordinators to ensure a seamless pre-sale and sale day experience.
• Master Christie’s systems and support sale day operations.

Conocimientos

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Herramientas

JDE system

Christie’s LIVE

Client & Object System

Email system

Descripción del empleo

Bids & Client Service Coordinator (Temporary) 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 over 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age-old values; Respect, 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 Bids/Client Service Assistant is responsible for delivering exceptional client service to internal and external clients in New York. They liaise with auction and operations departments when necessary to ensure clients’ queries and issues are handled as promptly and efficiently as possible. Bid/Client Service Assistants may also be required to assist in processing client registrations for all channels of bidding in live sales and serve as sale result entry/online clerk during sale days. They may be asked to perform Client Service duties in areas such as the Front Counter and back of house and to collaborate with Bid Department coordinators to create a seamless pre-sale/sale day experience. This position requires active listening, efficient problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and effective judgment in addressing client queries and escalating issues as appropriate.

How you will make an impact Take and process absentee bids, telephone bids, Christie's LIVE registrations, and paddle registrations as necessary Handle general client (internal and external) inquiries across all communication channels as outlined in Christie’s Client Service Standards according to departmental guidelines including, but not limited to: view/auction information, sale results, Christies.com, Christie’s LIVE, and bidding Provide Front of House support to greet and assist clients Master duties of sale entry and Christie’s LIVE clerking Represent initial stage of credit authorization and gather and monitor AML compliance information Master Christie’s systems Other duties as assigned by Manager

What you will bring to the team Detail oriented with a high degree of organization and ability to multi-task, prioritize, follow up promptly, remain calm in pressured environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication. Proficiency with numbers - reading, writing, hearing. Strong IT skills and ability to learn Christie’s systems including email, Client & Object System, JDE system, Live Bid Management, and website features. Ability and willingness to reflect the image and standards of Christie’s in all situations Strong teamwork abilities. Commitment to regular and punctual attendance. Flexible approach to job role and working hours (i.e. 7:30 am start time on sale days, some Saturdays, some late evenings). Fluency in a foreign language preferred 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.

*Posted salary range does not include discretionary overtime pay. Closing Date: November 3rd, 2026 Christie’s is the world’s leading art business. Since 1766, we are known for our extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Every year, we offer around 350 live and online auctions in over 80 specialist categories – including all areas of fine and decorative arts, Asian art and luxury collectables – as well as a long and successful history of private sales. Contact us in 46 countries, or visit one of our 10 international salerooms in London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich and Shanghai. Our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be found here