Business Development Associate, Books and Manuscripts (Maternity Cover)

The Company Why this role matters You will be supporting the London Book Department's specialists in business-getting, valuations, cataloguing, sale targeting, sale management and client relations. How you'll make an impact Business development: conducting comprehensive research to identify property for potential sale and liaising with our international representatives to develop a pipeline of new client prospects Supporting pitches for business, including preparation of proposals for sale Prepping valuations of libraries and manuscript collections, including research and price analysis Supporting cataloguing, including research, photography, preparation of technical descriptions Sale targeting: identifying and contacting potential buyers to alert them to property for sale Auction preparations, including setting up and staffing pre-sale views Coordinating press and marketing, including working with our social media teams to increase departmental presence online Market analysis, including updating the department's sales databases Internal networking, including raising awareness of the department's projects and profile Project management, supporting specialists and department/group heads What you will bring to the team Bachelor's degree in Humanities-related subject or equivalent Experience in the art market, with an interest in books and manuscripts The ability to think analytically and innovatively about market developments Financial awareness and the ability to analyse and interpret market data Exceptional client service skills Research, communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel What's great about working for us 25 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 Additional 1 week's annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on 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 Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable) Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year) Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie's) Private Health Insurance - no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members Dental Insurance - (may be extended at personal cost) Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day Employee Assistance Programme - access to personal advice and support services including counselling Eyecare vouchers (once a year) Cycle to Work scheme Christie's Extras - discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops Seniorcare by Lottie, a comprehensive eldercare solution Robust family first policy: Ø 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave Ø Eligible to return to work for 80% of your agreed normal weekly working pattern while being paid as though you were working 100%, post a minimum of 16 weeks of leave Ø Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year Ø Christies Family Network: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea Christie's reserves the right to change company benefits at any time Closing Date: Sunday 15th March Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum This salary is to guide applicants on the level of the role, the offer will be aligned with the successful candidates experience for the position Christie's, the world's largest art business, is an exciting and enriching place to work. Whether in our Specialist Art Departments or in our Operational teams, we are all working together to sustain the success of this 260 year old company, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our history and our shared values: Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are passionate about what they do and a role at Christie's offers an inspiring opportunity to work alongside industry leaders throughout the company. 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.Our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be found