Sales Director & Gallery Manager

Galerie Neu

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Galerie Neu is looking for a full-time, experienced sales director who will actively engage in selling artworks and cultivate relationships with clients on an international level. The position includes overseeing the smooth and efficient operation of the gallery.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and implement sales strategies including art fairs participation and collector outreach

  • Maintaining existing and cultivating new client relationships

  • Developing and executing gallery exhibition, institutional, and art fair sales, from preparing and sending previews to invoicing

  • Communicate consistently and proactively within the team to review offers, sales, and sales opportunities

  • Attend gallery openings, art fairs, and other events on behalf of the gallery

  • Inform clients of upcoming exhibitions and fair presentations, providing supporting materials as needed

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the gallery artists’ work and communicate this effectively to clients

  • Overseeing gallery maintenance (exhibition space and office, including IT and telephone systems, staff plans, etc.)

Requirements
  • Extensive sales experience in a contemporary art gallery

  • Written and spoken fluency in German and English, other foreign languages are a plus

  • Broad and in-depth knowledge of contemporary art and art market

  • Sensibility to the aims and visions of Galerie Neu

  • Ability to support team members and artists in all areas of production, exhibition and promotion of artwork

  • High degree of motivation, initiative and responsibility, paired with excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Ability to perform under pressure, flexibility and availability to travel

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with high level of enthusiasm

  • Proficiency with Mac operating systems, Microsoft suite, Adobe - Photoshop and InDesign

  • Experience of managing a database system such as Artbutler

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter to application@galerieneu.com by 31.07.2022.

Selection interviews will take place on an ongoing basis – also ahead of the deadline. 

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Posted on June 29