The art of the perfect fit

Sales, Contemporary Gallery

Posted: 09.03.2023
Contract Type: Full-time
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Dependent on experience
Location: Zurich, Switzerland, or Paris, France
Tenure: Permanent
Job description:

A gallery for Contemporary Art with locations in Zurich and Paris is looking for a new member for their sales team. The position can be based either in Paris or Zurich.

Tasks:

  • Sales of artworks to existing and new clients
  • Maintaining and developing network of clients
  • Development of new Sales strategies in liaison with the Sales Team
  • Liaising with collectors, institutions and artists to support the career development of the gallery artist
  • Attending art fairs and representing the gallery
  • General gallery administration and database management

Requirements:

  • Several years experience in selling contemporary art in Europe and the USA, as well as Asia (an advantage), in an international gallery, art dealer or auction house
  • Confident and positive demeanour
  • Excellent communication skills and people skills
  • Fluent in English, as well as German or French; other foreign languages ​​are an advantage (e.g. Italian or Spanish)