Christie's
Art Business
ClientStrategy&ObjectIntelligenceAnalyst,20th&21stCenturyArt
“Client Strategy & Object Intelligence Analyst, 20th & 21st Century Art at Christie's. Skills: Client Strategy, Object Intelligence, Data Analysis, Research. Support the 20th & 21st Century Client Strategy Managers with client targeting, business-getting and strategic planning around sales.. Provide comprehensive research and enrichment of object records and translating that intelligence into actionable strategies.”
Industry & Context.
Superior data analysis skills with a high level of accuracy in work; resolving technical issues to maintain productivity
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree (as a minimum) in art history or a relevant subject, Minimum 3 years works experience in the fine art commercial art world experience preferred, Advanced Excel skills, Digitally fluent, Excellent organizational and time management ability to multi-task and prioritize, Self-motivated with a work ethic and demonstrated ability to work independently on long-term projects, Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and diplomacy
Nice to Have
Knowledge of and interest in 20th & 21st Century Art
What You'll Do.
Support the 20th & 21st Century Client Strategy Managers with client targeting
business-getting and strategic planning around sales.
Provide comprehensive research and enrichment of object records and translating that intelligence into actionable strategies.
Consolidate information from internal and external sources to update digital records of key works.
Maintain core client and market lists.
Support specialists throughout the sale cycle from pre-sale targeting through post-sale debriefs.
Conduct in-depth research on high-value works
consolidating provenance
ownership and market history from internal and external sources.
Input and maintain object and market intelligence in Christie's databases with accuracy
and attention to detail.
Review and continually enrich object records
ensuring that knowledge generated by specialists and business-getters through valuations
cataloguing and client conversations is captured and actionable.
Create bespoke reports on objects
artists and collections to support departmental sourcing and selling efforts.
Track the wider market for these categories – competitor auctions
major museum and commercial exhibitions
art fairs and relevant literature and translate activity into actionable intelligence.
Assist Client Strategy Managers with planning and conducting client reviews.
Wish Lists and other client lists as required by Client Strategy Managers.
Manage and maintain market statistics for use in business-getting initiatives.
Identify potential buyers by researching comparable past lots and relevant client behavior working with Heads of Sale and Client Strategy Managers.
Assist in managing pre-sale interest meetings and prepare post-sale debriefs with a focus on strategic client & object insights.
Become an expert and champion in Christie's Client & Object data systems.
Work closely with the wider Client Strategy & Object Intelligence team globally on enrichment
sourcing and strategic initiatives as required.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the wider Client Strategy & Object Intelligence team globally on enrichment, sourcing and strategic initiatives as required.; Work with Heads of Sale and Client Strategy Managers.
Communication Scope
Able to present intelligence and analysis clearly and credibly to departmental comfortable contributing a point of view in senior-level discussions
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