Eduardo Secci Gallery is seeking a service-oriented Sales Director to support the gallery team. As a Sales Director, you will identify and secure potential clients while nurturing existing clients. Additionally, as an Artist Liaison, you will serve as a creative and strategic liaison between artists and the Gallery.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
* Communicate the Gallery’s values and philosophy to customers
* Continually monitor sales performance
* Recognise and target new and suitable opportunities using proactive sales initiatives to generate new enquiries
* Work with the Directors of both gallery venues in participating in national and international fairs
* Plan and coordinate events or exhibitions
* Client account management and accurate event administration
* Identify, sign, manage and develop new artists across genres, with a data-driven mind and good editorial sense.
* Serve as a creative and strategic liaison between artists and the platform
* Work with the marketing team to plan and deliver marketing initiatives throughout the year and undertake proactive sales activities in line with this strategy
* Collaborate with suppliers and contractors
* Assist with new hire onboarding and ongoing training
* Treat all customers with respect and cultivate an inclusive, service-minded work culture
* Working knowledge of Artlogic will be considered a plus
Who you are:
* Steeped in sales experience, with 5+ years in a management position within a top art gallery
* Equipped with exceptional interpersonal skills
* Eager to learn new skills
* An upbeat and empathetic team player
* Driven to do what it takes to be a top performer time and time again—and help your teammates reach their targets along the way
* Able to bring a positive, fun energy to the workplace, even when working long hours
* Excellent communication and negotiating skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to work with people across the organisation and at all levels, including demanding individuals
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