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Department Coordinator - Gooding Christie's

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Department Coordinator, Gooding Christie's

The Company

Gooding Christie’s is the market-leading automotive auction house owned by Christie’s. Gooding Christie’s combines Gooding & Company’s longstanding expertise in the collector car market with Christie’s global platform, international network and client base. The business conducts premier automotive auctions and private sales in the United States and internationally and is continuing to expand and integrate into Christie’s global infrastructure.

Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business, providing clients with exceptional service and expertise through its international network of salerooms and offices. Gooding Christie’s colleagues work closely with teams across Christie’s to deliver exceptional client service and support the continued growth of the automotive business.

Why this role matters

The function of this role is to assist Gooding Christie’s specialists and management with managing client relationships through comprehensive administrative support and to support the day-to-day operations of the Santa Monica office. The duties are varied and will follow the cycle of the auction calendar, including pre-auction preparation, on-site auction support and post-auction activities, as well as responsibilities supporting overall department and office activity.

How you will make an impact

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to Gooding Christie’s specialists, management and other departments as needed.
  • Manage scheduling, including client meetings, internal meetings and travel arrangements as needed.
  • Support client relationships, including meeting arrangements, mailings, correspondence and action points for follow-up.
  • Answer and screen incoming telephone calls and serve as a primary operator of the Santa Monica office phone line.
  • Monitor and respond to shared departmental inboxes, including Reception and Info.
  • Greet and assist clients and other visitors to the Santa Monica office.
  • Work closely, efficiently and effectively with other Gooding Christie’s and Christie’s departments, including international and regional offices.
  • Provide appraisals support, including liaising with clients, specialists and other internal departments and gathering relevant vehicle information, images and supporting materials.
  • Provide support in creating proposals and pitches, including gathering vehicle details, images and other relevant information.
  • Enter and maintain client, opportunity and other relevant information in Salesforce and Christie’s systems.
  • Create and maintain lot boards and other auction tracking tools, ensuring consignment information remains accurate and current.
  • Coordinate catalogue and other departmental shipping requests.
  • Create purchase orders and sundry invoices, as required.
  • Manage courier requests, incoming and outgoing mail and our US-based PO boxes.
  • Reconcile and submit corporate card expenses for approval using internal systems.
  • Troubleshoot office set-up and equipment issues and coordinate with appropriate internal teams as needed.
  • Submit requirements for new staff set-up.
  • Maintain departmental, office and kitchen supplies and proactively reorder as needed.
  • Coordinate departmental meetings, lunches, hospitality and other office needs.
  • Support holiday gifts, cards and other departmental client initiatives.
  • Support preparation for Gooding Christie’s auctions, including organizing, packing and tracking office equipment and other materials required to operate the on-site auction office.
  • Travel to Gooding Christie’s U.S. auctions and events as required and assist with set-up, organization and breakdown of the on-site office.
  • Coordinate daily package shipments, deliveries and auction-related mail logistics, including PO Box collections as required.
  • Serve as a point of contact for the main office telephone line during auctions, ensuring inquiries are answered and routed efficiently.
  • Coordinate meals, catering, deliveries and other administrative logistics for specialists and staff during auction periods.
  • Following auctions, accurately enter and update final sale prices and other relevant transaction information in Salesforce.
  • Update buyer and specialist assignments, underbidder information and other post-sale client and transaction data in Salesforce.
  • Assist with post-sale reporting and reconciliation tasks.
  • Become proficient in Gooding Christie’s and Christie’s internal systems and support the accuracy and integrity of departmental data.
  • Perform other duties and departmental projects as assigned by the Business Director.

What you will bring to the team

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
  • Prior administrative, coordinator, client-service or office experience preferred.
  • Exceptional client service skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated with senior management, clients and colleagues.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups, offices and functions.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful and fast-paced situations.
  • Ability to creatively problem solve and take initiative.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proactive and resourceful, with a willingness to take ownership of both routine and unexpected tasks.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Teams, Excel, Word and Outlook, and ability to learn Salesforce and Christie’s internal systems.
  • Willingness to travel and work extended or non-traditional hours during auctions and events.

What's great about working for us

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)
  • Life Insurance - 3x base salary up to $400k (100% paid by Christie’s)
  • Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)
  • Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year
  • Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan
  • Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month
  • Back Up Child & Elder Care – up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons
  • CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.
  • Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefit

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

Closing Date: October 22nd, 2026

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

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