Senior Specialist 20th and 21st Century Art Singapore

**The Role**  The Senior Specialist is responsible for bringing in business (consigning and selling) in South 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 to attain SEA market leadership   * Develop business development strategies, including auction and private sales specifically for SEA category and overall 20/21 development in SEA region, with Co-Head of Department and Regional Managing Director.  * Share expertise and develop successor 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.  * Proactively identify key external/internal stakeholders, clients and contacts and create/cultivate productive networks within the market 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 commercially viable deals and drive profitability.  * Work with Client Strategy, Business Intelligence and Marketing teams to leverage 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 and maintain relationships with all 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 during sale week to market and pre-sell the sale.  **The Candidate**  * Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience in fine arts  * Minimum 8 years experience as specialist 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 and track record in delivering successful sales  * Collaborative, well-respected and able to address conflicts  * Demonstraed leadership skills in managing a team is 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. Visit us at [Careers at Christie’s](https://www.christies.com/en/about/careers/overview) for more information. **Closing Date** 30 November 2026