What You’ll Do:

• Be the front face of the gallery, welcoming guests with your warm smile and expert guidance.

• Turn art browsers into art buyers without being pushy about it.

• Switch hats regularly to assist as needed with the multi-faceted aspects of day-to-day gallery operations, including art handling, gallery cleaning, artist relations, website updates, running errands, patching and painting, helping with art installs, evening events, and packing artwork.

• If you have experience with social media design and marketing, there’s a chance you might work with our team to enhance and expand our reach and connection with clients and followers.

• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently

• Maintain a clean and organized sales floor S

• Stock shelves and merchandise products

• Conduct product demonstrations and answer customer inquiries

• Meet and exceed sales targets

ESSENTIAL TRAITS:

• Passion for Art: A genuine interest and enthusiasm for art is crucial. This passion will naturally translate into engaging customer conversations and a deeper understanding of the artwork

• Outgoing and Approachable: The salesperson should be friendly, approachable, and enjoy interacting with people from diverse backgrounds. They will make customers feel welcome in the gallery

• Positive Attitude: Maintains an optimistic outlook, even in the face of setbacks or challenges

• Dedication and Commitment: Takes ownership of responsibilities, is highly motivated, and consistently goes above and beyond to achieve results

• Excellent Communication Skills: The ability to articulate ideas clearly, listen actively, and adapt communication style to different customers is essential - able to describe artwork in an engaging and informative way

• Sales-Oriented: A drive to achieve sales goals and a focus on customer satisfaction is essential. The salesperson should be motivated by the challenge of closing sales and building long-term relationships with clients

• Proactive and Self-Motivated: The salesperson should seek out opportunities to engage with customers, anticipate challenges, identify solutions, be resourceful in finding solutions, and take initiative to address issues before they escalate

• Reliability and Responsibility: Follows through on commitments, meets deadlines, and takes responsibility for their actions and decisions

• Professional and Presentable: Maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor is essential in representing the gallery and its artists

• Efficiency and Productivity: Works efficiently and effectively, prioritizing tasks and managing time well to maximize output

• Detail-Oriented: Paying attention to detail is crucial for accurately processing sales transactions, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring the gallery is well-presented

• Team Player: The salesperson should be a team player who motivates and supports colleagues without a competitive spirit. They work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment

• Adaptable and Flexible: The salesperson remains adaptable to changing priorities, eager to learn new skills quickly, and embraces unique situations and unexpected challenges, remaining calm under pressure

• Integrity and Honesty: Upholds high ethical standards, communicates openly and honestly, and builds trust with colleagues and clients

• Continuous Improvement: They seek opportunities for professional development and strive for continuous improvement in their work

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience: Previous retail sales experience, preferably in an art gallery or similar environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong sales aptitude

• Knowledge of art and design principles, methods of art making, contemporary art, and the art world.

• Strong computer skills

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

• Ability to handle fragile artwork with care

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in art history, fine arts, or a related field

• Experience with art inventory management software

• Event planning experience

• Art Knowledge: A strong understanding of contemporary/historical art, cultural relevance of the arts, art materials, and techniques

• Exceptional communication/sales skills: Excellent verbal and written communication about art with ease and confidence

• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and responding to customers’ emotions, building trust and rapport with customers from a range of backgrounds and points of view

• Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think creatively and find solutions to customer needs

• Social Media Creation/Management, Marketing, Writing, and Design Skills: Demonstrated experience creating engaging art content, marketing copy, and writing