Cataloguer, Wine (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.

· Assists with data entry of condition notes and catalogue production.

· Prepares catalogue overview and write up.

· Submits materials and images to marketing team to promote sales

· Catalogues property including photography, research, footnotes etc.

· Operates Orbitvu for wine photogprahy upon completion of training

· 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 (preferably 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.

• Proficient in email, spreadsheet, work processing and presentation software (Microsoft Office)

• Ability to learn Christie’s systems as appropriate to role

• Chinese and English proficient

• An appreciation of and understanding of relevant Business Group and/or region including appreciation/understanding of wine is an advantage

• Basic knowledge of sales structures and/or general office environment/duties

• Ability to work collaboratively, team player

• Conscientious

• Tenaciouis and resilent

Salary Range

HKD 276,000 to 320,000 per annum

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