Senior Specialist, 20th and 21st Century Art, Singapore

The Role 

TheSeniorSpecialistis responsible for bringing in business (consigning and selling) inSouth East Asia region, requiring in-depth knowledge of client relationship management and the 20th and 21st century art market.   

Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to 

• Lead and drive business in SEA subcategory toattain SEA market leadership  

• Develop business developmentstrategies, including auction and private sales specifically for SEA category andoverall 20/21 development in SEA region, with Co-Head of Department and Regional Managing Director. 

• Shareexpertise and developsuccessor in the SEA category for talent planning. 

• Work closely with the heads of representative offices in SEA, formulate and implement business getting strategy, maximising various channels for target client groups. 

• Proactivelyidentify key external/internal stakeholders, clients and contacts and create/cultivate productive networks within themarket place for 20th and 21st century art. 

• Manage the pipeline from the sourcing of opportunities to closing deals and concluding successful client sales. 

• Participate in structuring and negotiating commerciallyviable deals and drive profitability. 

• WorkwithClient Strategy, Business Intelligence and Marketing teams toleverage and create complete picture of client needs that drives the sales strategy. 

• Deliver significant revenue targets through the fostering and growing of client relationships. 

• Identify andmaintain relationships withall client categories (collectors, dealers, corporations, institutions), including the ability to work with major clients in the sale of high value property. 

• Participate in pre-selling upcoming auctions through touring,events and other targeted marketing efforts. 

• Participate in Telephone Bidding with clients during the auction. 

• Work with buyers duringsale week to market and pre-sell the sale. 

The Candidate 

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience in fine arts 

• Minimum8years experience asspecialist in gallery or auction house 

• Knowledge of the auction business 

• Demonstrated ability in appraising property and business-getting 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  

• Customer-service oriented with strong negotiation and influencing skills 

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize 

• Strong strategic vision andtrack record in delivering successful sales 

• Collaborative, well-respected and able to address conflicts 

• Demonstraed leadership skills in managing a teamis an advantage 

What’s Great About Working For Us

• Discretionary Bonus
• Annual Leave and Company Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Allowance and Wellness Programs

Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time, and some regional variances to benefits may apply.

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Closing Date

30 November 2026