The art of the perfect fit

Sales / Scandinavia, Contemporary Gallery

Posted: 13.01.2023
Contract Type: Full-time
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: Dependent on experience
Location: Berlin, Germany
Tenure: Permanent
Job description:

An established gallery for contemporary art in Berlin, is looking for a Sales member to join their team with a focus on the Scandinavian market. The ideal candidate is responsible for actively selling artworks and will be working as independently as possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend selected art fairs and traveling selectively and worldwide to collectors and institutional exhibitions of gallery artists (including biennials)
  • Liaise with gallery owners and other team leaders

Requirements:

  • Must be resident in Berlin or relocate to Berlin. Alternatively, may be resident in Scandinavia if in Berlin regularly (once a month) in order to be “anchored” and to have personal exchanges with the sales/general team
  • Several years’ experience in the art market at a high international level
  • Broad and international base of contacts to collectors and beyond
  • Strategic way of thinking and working
  • Alignment with the gallery’s vision
  • Excellent written and spoken German and English; Excellent written and spoken German and English, as well as one Scandinavian language. More than one Scandinavian language is preferable
  • Regular support of the gallery exhibitions (including Saturdays)
  • Option to be Employed or Self-Employed, depending on Berlin residence