Specialist Broker, Art Sales

Our client, an art dealer, is seeking an experienced Sales Manager/Director to join and lead the Sales Team. The client aims to provide best-in-class access to the Blue Chip Prints & Multiples Market by connecting collectors to the works they most want.

Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of the team hitting/exceeding their monthly & annual team sales targets
• Manage the sales team day to day success, nurturing talent and performance
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and deepen the opportunity in every lead
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
• Effectively communicate the value proposition through 121 relationships with our clients.
• Understand our category-specific landscape and trends within the market
• Report on forces that shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of the sales team

You will need:

• Proven sales executive experience, meeting or exceeding targets in the fine art or luxury market
• Previous experience as a sales executive, sales manager or sales and marketing director in a team.
• Previous experience of managing sales teams/people.
• Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization, including leadership & director level.
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close via the phone.
• Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of a brand or company via the phone alone.
• Proven ability to position advantages against competitors to decision makers.
• Demonstrable experience as head of sales, developing client-focused, differentiated and achievable solutions
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

This role comes with an excellent OTE commission structure. Salary is dependant upon experience (£35,000-£65,000)