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A contemporary art gallery founded in Lagos with a focus on emerging and established artists in Africa and the diaspora is looking for a Director for their Los Angeles outpost. The Gallery Director will be responsible for sales and business development in the Americas. They will oversee exhibitions and programming in Los Angeles, and at art fairs in the Western Hemisphere. This position requires someone who is comfortable in a leadership role who can oversee the smooth running of the gallery as well as manage other gallery personnel. We are looking for someone with at least 5-years of previous gallery experience, including an established network, a proven track record with sales, and a passion for championing African art.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the founder to manage the gallery as well as the teams in LA, Lagos and London
Sales and business development
Work strategically to put systems in place to efficiently run galleries
Oversee exhibition planning and programming including supporting curation of exhibitions
Contribute to the program of the gallery
Attendance at gallery meetings as a senior member of the team
Maintain an exemplary working knowledge of the gallery and its current, historical and upcoming exhibitions
Undertake other duties, as and when required to ensure the smooth running of the gallery
Manage the gallery’s sales pipeline and utilize its CRM system to maximize sales
Maintain and develop new client relations through networking at events and fairs
Requirements
Previous experience in a leadership position and running a gallery with a strong track record managing other gallery personnel
Established network
Proven sales experience
Experienced and passionate about and wanting to champion African art
Fresh perspective and looking to make a difference and be an integral part of the gallery’s growth
Able to work collaboratively and with a long distance team
At least 5 years experience in a relevant role
Proven track record of art sales
Knowledge of contemporary art and ideally previous experience working with contemporary African Art
Ambitious and self-directed working style
Excellent communicator with great writing skills
Other languages ideal but not essential
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume to recruiting@murkandco.com with “jobs.art, Job #7124” in the subject line.
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Posted on January 23