Crown Worldwide Group is a privately owned, global logistics company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Hong Kong. We are an extraordinary and purposeful business committed to making it simpler to live, work and do business anywhere in the world, delivered through our broad portfolio of complementary brands. Together these enable us to; relocate people’s lives and possessions, help companies move teams to new locations near and far and help them manage their workspaces. We also transport, store and install precious art collections and keep company data and records safe, yet accessible. We oversee a wide-ranging CSR program which supports local and global charities, actively champions employee wellbeing and continually seeks to reduce our environmental footprint. We are also proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. This provides all our employees with a sense of belonging which allows them to reach their full potential. Discover Crown. www.crownworldwide.com
Our Fine Art brand is looking for a full time Operations Manager to join the Middle East business based in Dubai. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, professional, and diverse team with an excellent track record of success. This is a multifunctional position (customer service and operations) reporting to the Business Unit Manager, with the added responsibilities of leading the departments junior staff in training, work allocation and administrative duties. The Fine Art Operations Manager will support the Fine Art Business Unit Manager with day-to-day coordination and administration of the Fine Art business. You will service new client requirements by providing high quality service at all times. You will lead the team's performance by providing a professional and rewarding experience of working with Crown Fine Art, Middle East.
Key Responsibilities

• Coordination and administration tasks of Fine Art business as agreed with Business Manager.
• Office based networking within industry and overseas offices or agents to expand and enhance UAE Fine Art division.
• Administration in conjunction with Business Unit Manager of RFI/RFP opportunities.
• Support development of relationships with clients, ensuring high standards of client care and maximising revenue opportunities.
• Effective communication with functional/departmental colleagues to ensure a full understanding of operational requirements is achieved and maintained.
• Provide business leads to other divisions within the company to facilitate client revenue growth.
• Ensure Crown Fine Art terms and conditions with acceptance report are sent to each new client.
• Co-ordinate international/local transport and storage requirements for Fine Art.
• Develop systems and procedures for the Fine Art division as a support to the Business Unit Manager.
• Manage the operations team (scheduling, training, day to day work allocation and duties for junior team members)
• All other tasks as required by the company.

Professional Skills and Qualifications

• 3 - 4 years’ experience in Fine Art, Museums, Galleries, Auction Houses
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple and diverse stakeholders
• Ability to set priorities, manage your time and workload and dependably meet strict deadlines in a potentially rapidly changing environment
• Well-developed administration and organisation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Additional language skills are a definite advantage.

What we offer Crown Worldwide offers the right candidate a competitive package including full professional training and entry into the Crown sales incentive scheme.
Company Values At Crown we pride ourselves with the quality we deliver and values we stand by. We are CARING about people and their experience Always DETERMINED to do our best and to always keep improving We are genuinely THERE when our customers and colleagues need us We encourage the SHARING of knowledge amongst each other We continuously remain OPEN-MINDED to stay innovative
Equal Employment Opportunity Crown is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Crown welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates eligible to live and work in the designated geographical region. We are committed to diversity, and to employee well-being, engagement and development.