Sales Director, Gallery

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales person to join a new gallery opening in London. This is a full time role, based 100% in the gallery, with a start date of early August.

Responsibilities include:

• Actively working on the sale of inventory
• Planning sales strategies by closely collaborating with gallery managers;  executing the sales program;  valuating works of art
• Handling sales contracts, invoices, and preparation of certificates
• Providing data updates of the sold artwork via ArtLogic
• Managing collector relations
• Working to include the works of artists in museum/non-profit institution collections
• Developing the corporate client portfolio
• Visiting art fairs to  enhance customer relationships and meet new contacts
• Researching new platforms for the sale of works
• Creating effective digital advertising campaigns to increase awareness and achieve visitor targets; supporting media work for marketing
• Establishing brand partnerships
• Selecting and managing assistants to support sales operations
• Conducting annual strategy and budget meetings

Person specification:

• Educated to degree level.
• Proficient in English
• Must have relevant experience in a similar position
• Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of the practice and biography of artists
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Adobe, Asana, ArtLogic, Sketch Up, Indesign, Google Workspace programs at a proficient level
• Good communication skills
• Should be responsible, prone to teamwork, have team management skills and developed persuasion skills
• Developed sales skills
• No travel restrictions