Wine Cataloguer (6 month contract)

The Role

The cataloguer is responsible for cataloguing and coordinating sale property for the Business Group

Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Researches property including authenticity, bibliography, and where appropriate provenance and exhibition history.
• Prepares catalogue notes and condition reports and assists with catalogue production.
• Catalogues property including photography, research, footnotes etc.
• Participates in activities that support the smooth running of the sale.
• Provides support and research on pricing and valuation etc.
• Develops own specialist knowledge.
• Builds an understanding of the current market and the key players, objects knowledge and channels.
• Actively participates and prepares property for meetings to determine value, condition and marketability.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree and some knowledge of wine (WSET Level 2 qualified).
• Previous internship or work experience in relevant department or having functional experience relevant to the role
• Demonstrated ability in appraising property for catalogue research and raisonee.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Research skills including analysis and interpretation of data.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with diplomacy.
• Knowledge of email, spreadsheet, work processing and presentation software (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to learn Christie’s systems as approapiate to role
• Chinese and English proficient
• An appreciation of and understanding of relevant Business Group and/or region including appreciation/understanding of watches an advantage
• Basic knowledge of sales structures and/or general office environment/duties
• Ability to work collaboratively, team player
• Conscientious
• Tenaciouis and resilent.