Proposals Writer (Fixed Term Contract)

Proposals Writer (Fixed Term Contract)

Contract End Date: December 31st, 2026

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 one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do, and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.

Why This Role Matters

The function of the Proposals Writer role within the Proposals Department is to project manage, develop pitch strategy, identify key differentiators and narratives, write and assemble business documents to aid Specialists and Executives convince potential consignors that Christie’s is the best choice to sell their property. This role will also provide integral support to other members of the team in preparing proposals for sale.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Project manage, assemble and organize written letters, proposals for sale, digital presentations, market reports, timelines, and other business-getting tools for Specialists and Executives across all areas of the business.

• Develop and hone messaging about Christie’s strategic advantages and strengths, while also ensuring that our proposals address clients’ priorities.

• Lead meetings with specialists of various departments to strategize, structure proposals and project timetables.

• Write and organize proposals/presentations in allotted time.

• Proactively track Christie’s marketing and sale activities, developing new sections for proposals.

• Lead pitch coaching sessions, developing pitch messages and narratives for specialists and business-getters.

• Gather appropriate statistical information and illustrations of comparable property sold at Christie’s and in the overall market for own proposals and those of other team members.

• Collaborate with Specialists to incorporate feedback on own documents and for other team members. Make recommendations for new sections and messaging.

• Strategize and coordinate with Proposals Designers to convey the appropriate style and ensure that all accompanying materials are completed in a timely fashion.

• Assist with scanning of images for the department when necessary.

• Assist with assembling proposals for own projects and for other team members.

• Proofread documents.

• Collaborate with other members of the Proposals team on larger projects, either as a team leader or in an assisting role, depending on the project.

• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Must have Bachelors of Arts Degree.

• Three years of relevant work experience preferred.

• Client-facing experience preferred.

• Extremely professional and polished.

• Excellent writing/communications ability; ability to tell stories.

• Working knowledge of InDesign.

• Knowledge of Mac computers and software programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Photoshop preferred.

• Extremely proficient project management skills and ability to lead meetings with senior executives and management.

• Strong analytical skills so as to evaluate a variety of statistics relating to Christie’s performance.

• Knowledge of the auction/art market.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent time management and ability to work under extremely tight deadlines and intense pressure.

• Solutions-oriented, motivated, extremely efficient, extremely proactive, self-starter and a great team player.

• Fluent in English.

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 19th

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.