Art Gallery Sales Director

West Chelsea Contemporary

West Chelsea Contemporary (WCC) is the premier contemporary art gallery in Austin, TX and has recently opened a second location in New York City. We create museum-scale exhibitions and WOW experiences that make incredible art accessible to both seasoned and aspiring collectors. We are passionate about the life enhancing value of art for our collectors, our artists, our team, and our community.

We specialize in post war and contemporary art with an emphasis on street art. We represent several emerging artists and also have secondary works by blue-chip artists in our collection.

With over 20 years of art world experience, we specialize in post war and contemporary art. We currently have the #1 gallery in the Austin market with substantial plans for growth. We are recruiting for the position of Fine Art Consultant for our New York City location. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious self-starter with proven sales.

WCC is seeking an experienced and professional Gallery Director to join our team in New York. Gallery Director is responsible for overseeing a team of sales consultants and achieving sales goals. The Gallery Director is also in charge of maintaining relationships with gallery artists and managing exhibitions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Provide vision and leadership on implementing initiatives and a go-to-market strategy to expand revenue streams with the goal of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Mentor and provide inspiring training for staff in all aspects of art sales and art education
• Implement a strategy for staying in touch with clients that includes a CRM.
• Genuinely enthusiastic about contemporary art with prior experience and knowledge of the artists in the gallery’s stable is a plus
• Knowledge of fine art gallery best practices
• Attention to detail
• Previously published art writing, catalog essays or arts education text is a plus
• Private or corporate art advisory experience is a plus
• Knowledge of frame shop business and framing practices
• Proven ability to organize exhibitions, and liaise with artists, writers and designers
• Experienced in dealing with valuable art and high net-worth clients
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong network of established contacts within the region and national art scene a plus

EDUCATION

MFA in Art, MA in Art History, Arts Management, or Arts Administration strongly preferred, or a BA in art or related subject, plus extensive art world sales experience

COMPENSATION

Compensation will depend on experience and consists of a base salary and a bonus based on gallery sales. The salary listed in this posting represents an estimated annual base salary.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 /year plus Bonus

We will only consider candidates who live in Hawaii. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN HAWAII CURRENTLY. ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE HOUSING, INTERNET AND A LOCAL REFERENCE.

Make money while working in a beautiful environment! If you are looking for the next step in your sales career and are interested in joining an organization that wants to invest in you to ensure your success, then we have opportunities for you. Join us in creating the most exciting art buying experience in Waikiki and Haleiwa, Wyland Galleries is hiring now! Please apply if you are in Oahu or available for an interview.

We feature exclusive artists from all around the world. The galleries strive to promote art collecting through various avenues such as special art shows, appearances and creative advertising. In joining our team you will be joining a group of like minded career oriented professionals. Art Sales experience not necessary. We are looking for that super motivated salesperson with natural talent and ability to create sales and strive to sustain them with their diligent follow-up and strong closing skills. Your experience in a similar role and goal-oriented nature will drive you to meet and exceed ambitious sales targets, for which you will be compensated with a generous incentive plan. Our company is looking to promote from within so this can be a stepping stone to great possibilities. Please respond to this post with a resume. Wyland Galleries, Seeking to embrace fresh energy and true selling talent!!

HOURLY VS COMMISSION WHICHEVER IS GREATER. BONUSES

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

The Sales / Art Advising Team at Tappan works with interior designers, private art collectors and other clients on their art needs.

The art advisor / art sales associate will report to the Director of Special Projects and support the team by working with clients from start to finish, from moodboards to art curations to budget management and artwork delivery and installation. This role will be tasked with authentically increasing sales by presenting art options, providing exceptional service from start to finish, and active outreach to contacts.

What you’ll do

• Manage day-to-day project details for private collectors and trade clients, including artwork specifications, production and delivery schedules, and final installation, tracking deadlines and project costs, and staying on top of next steps.
• Identify high-potential clients and flag to Director of Special Projects.
• Increase sales volume by providing active outreach to existing and new collectors and trade clients. Identify opportunities to expand Tappan’s clients.
• Provide exceptional service – from curation to installation – so that collectors and trade clients increase their sales volume.
• Act as a liaison between Tappan stakeholders, including internal team members, artists, framing companies, and key project contacts.
• Help develop and structure presentations, utilizing assets to create visually compelling presentations.
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule, understanding deadlines, budget, milestones, and key project deliverables.
• Able to negotiate and reprioritize project schedules, milestones and deliverables to meet business objectives.
• Weekly reporting to internal and external teams on all project statuses.
• Update Salesforce on clients and client potential. Update Asana on large trade projects.

Skills

• Sales-focused individual. Able to develop and cultivate relationships. Able to recognize sales potential.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage many projects simultaneously.
• Must be very comfortable and adept at a number of systems and softwares.
• Ability to utilize and format presentations for clients. Must be highly skilled at PowerPoint/Keynote.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and work across multiple projects simultaneously.:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year