Christie’s

Head of Department, Watches

New York

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$450kDetected 6 days ago

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About the role

Head of Department, Watches The Company Christie's, the world's largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career.
Working closely with senior specialists and leadership, this role is responsible for delivering strong business performance, with an emphasis on expertise, client relationships, and commercial success.
The position includes regular business travel and oversight of a team.

In collaboration with the GMD, develop the long term business strategy for Christe's Americas Watch Department, with a focus on growth and innovation.
Lead commercial negotiation and proactively advise on competitive proposals, taking part in client discussions and presentations to win business
Lead by example, demonstrating the highest values of integrity and proactivity for growth in a fast-paced category
Work with regional Business Director to manage and review staffing, and to develop budgets, control costs, and maintain profitability.
Participate in relevant public relations activities including interviews, writing articles and lecturing as appropriate, seeking out opportunities to develop Christie's brand.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team, and work cross-functionally in a large organization.

Minimum of 10 years professional experience in the Watch industry, with in depth understanding of secondary watch market, USPAP qualification preferred.

$200,000.00 - $450,000.00
Life Insurance - 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie's)
Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year
Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan

Head of Department, Watches
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

icants, 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 liabil

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