Business Development Intern, Spain

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 more than 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

We are looking for a hardworking individual, with the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and who is interested in learning and acquiring the foundations for a career in the art world. This individual must have full confidence and fluency in both English and Spanish. This 12-month position will provide overall assistance to and experience of the business of Christie’s Madrid office, supporting the Regional Managing Director and Director of Impressionist & Modern Art and the Representative for Old Master & 19th Century Paintings based in Madrid.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Managing and assisting with general estimate requests for clients’ or potential clients’ property

• Provide client services assistance related to the sale of clients’ property (registration, post-sale support)

• Support logistic requirements (e.g. shipping, etc) in relation to clients’ property or related activity (e.g. exhibitions, tours, etc.)

• General office support for the Director of Impressionist & Modern Art and the Representative for Old Master & 19th Century Paintings (eg, helping with Auction Estimate requests, posting documents, buying stationery)

• Contribute to the ED&I committee and initiatives on behalf of Christie’s Madrid office

What you’ll bring to the team

• Background in Art History, Business or the ability to demonstrate other relevant work experience

• Fluency in required in Spanish & English, additional languages are a plus.

• Knowledge of E-mail, Spreadsheet, Word Processing and Presentation software (Microsoft Office preferred)

• Superior client service skills using your subject knowledge to confidently liaise with clients.

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and proven ability to work to deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail

What’s great about working for us

• 22 days’ annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave.  

• Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 1st Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family.

• Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you.

• Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about.

• Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues.

• Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling.

• Learning: you will be able to put into practice everything, and much more, that you learnt at the university.

              *Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time

Closing Date: Friday 20th February

Salary: €21,252.84 per annum

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