Client Management Coordinator, Los Angeles

Client Management Coordinator, Los Angeles 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 primary function of the Client Management Coordinator is to work closely with the Deputy Chairman in all high-level client related responsibilities. This role will be responsible for acting as a client coordinator and liaison, maintaining communication with global specialists, managing all works consigned to auction and private sales, offering works for sale, fielding client-facing and internal correspondence, logistics management, amongst other varying tasks. The Client Management Coordinator will work in tandem with Sonya Roth, Deputy Chairman and the Los Angeles office, who are also supported by an account manager and gallery coordinator. The position requires exceptional organization, judgment, and attention to detail, as well as a proactive and client-first mindset. How You’ll Make an Impact Actively foster and maintain strong client relationships on behalf of the Deputy Chairman while establishing and nurturing relationships with top clients in order to consign and offer property. Manage Deputy Chairman’s client accounts throughout full auction and private sale consignment process, including proposals, shipping, logistics, contract and client management. Build and maintain working relationships with internal departments, such as art departments, post-sale and client services, marketing, legal, finance, as well as external organizations and institutions. Assist with client correspondence, estimate requests, bid facilitation, and general client service needs. Liaise with clients and global sale teams to gauge and track interest in artworks and arrange client bid requests for year-round auctions across global sale sites. Act as lead for all client-facing communication & requests. Manage process of all consignments and ongoing projects for Deputy Chairman. Manage and attend client walk-throughs, including tagging, condition checks, and property pickups. Assist Specialist and Operations teams with shipping arrangements for incoming property. Support client paperwork, appraisal documentation, and consignment management. Partner with Post-Sale Services to ensure smooth invoicing, shipping, and settlement processes. Maintain an active pipeline tracker of all client accounts and regularly communicate status updates to internal stakeholders. Manage Deputy Chairman’s emails and direct client correspondence. Keep up to date with industry developments and market trends. Flexible working hours will be necessary during peak 20/21 sale seasons including weekend and evening hours. Build and maintain relationships with clients on behalf of the business getters you support. Maintain awareness of strategies around key clients and client groups. Collaborate with the Client Strategy team to share and obtain relevant client intelligence. Ad/Hoc Projects and duties as assigned by Manager. What you’ll bring to the team Bachelor’s degree required; Art History, Business, or related field preferred. Minimum 3 – 4 years of relevant work experience. Experience in the Art World preferred. Excellent communication, including superior written and spoken communication. Experience supporting senior executives. Strong interpersonal and client service skills, demonstrated with superiors, clients and peers. Exceptional at building and maintaining relationships. Self-starter and proactive approach. Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize. Exceptional follow-up skills with attention to detail and strong typing skills. A high level of diplomacy and ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Positive, problem-solving attitude. Knowledge of E-mail, spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software (Microsoft Office preferred). Ability to learn Christie’s systems. 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 up to $400k (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 reserves the right to change company benefits at any time 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: October 20th, 2026 *Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and/or overtime pay. Compensation Range Salary: $57,000.00 - $60,000.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Christie´s