Why this role matters

This is a hybrid role, with responsibilities in Bids and Client Services.  The Representative will be responsible for understanding and assisting with the execution of all bidding channels.  In advance of the sale this person will assist in processing telephone and absentee bids; Christie's LIVE registrations and troubleshooting; compiling and archiving sale records. They will collaborate with other Bid Department coordinators to create a seamless pre-sale/sale day/post-sale schedule.  The Representative will also be responsible for assisting the Client Service Center as necessary in both front and back of house capacities. Duties to be performed in full compliance with department standards, including teamwork, high level of client service, accuracy, attendance and punctuality.  Time between Bids and Client Services will be determined and scheduled by Department Supervisor(s).

How you'll make an impact

• Process requests from clients to participate in sales, ensuring their effective bidding via absentee, telephone and Christie’s LIVE

• Assist in monitoring multiple department inboxes as well as phone lines

• Master the Christie’s systems, including LIVE Bid Management, Dotcom Admin tool, JDE, COS

• Perform Client Service functions as assigned, including but not limited to Auction Estimates, Front Counter Duties, Online sale support, Live Chat, Auction Estimates, Sale Views, etc

• Gather and monitor AML compliance information

• Carry out sale procedures, liaising with finance, specialists, and post-sale departments

• Communicate frequently with specialist departments

• Maintain sale files including auctioneering book for archiving and audits

• Communicate directly with internal and external clients (phone, email, live chat and in-person) adhering to Christie’s Client Service Standards

• Other duties as assigned by Manager

What you’ll bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience

• Proficiency with numbers - reading, writing, hearing

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Willingness to comply with department and company standards of client service

• Excellent ability to focus in a busy and distracting environment

• Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize, demonstrating excellent organizational skills

• Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication

• Knowledge of E-mail, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software (Microsoft Office preferred)

• Ability to learn Christie’s systems

• Strong teamwork abilities

• Reliable attendance and punctuality

• Flexible work hours (i.e. 7:30 am start time on sale days, some Saturday sales, some late evenings, some Sunday prep for occasional Monday sales)

• Second language a plus

What’s great about working for us

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)

• 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)

• Life Insurance - 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie’s)

• Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)

• Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.

• Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year

• Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan

• Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month

• Back Up Child & Elder Care –  up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons

• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.

• Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits

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.

Closing Date: June 26th, 2026

*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.