Art Sales Consultant - 5oz

Weishaupt Design Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic art consultancy in Toronto is seeking an experienced Art Sales Consultant. This role involves developing strategies to promote artwork, building relationships with artists, and engaging with clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in art or design, over 5 years of sales experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a collaborative environment with competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant Art sales experience.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Familiarity with Art handling and transportation logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop a cohesive strategy to promote, educate and sell artwork.
• Build long-term relationships with local and international artists.
• Prepare responses to client inquiries for pricing and product information.

Skills

Art sales experience

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Art or design-based education

Job description

Publicly launching in 2021, 5oz was conceived by Stephan Weishaupt taking a collaborative approach to partnerships with Artists in offering a gallery environment that guides both the presentation and Art-buying experience in a way that is highly individualized.

Showing Art and interacting with clients in unconventional, highly personalized ways differentiates the brand from a typical gallery. Displayed in a network of settings in and around Toronto, Vancouver, New York, and Miami, including within private residences accessible by appointment, and at Avenue Road showrooms, roving exhibitions include a mix of represented Artists’ works.

A highly personalized, consultative approach is taken to the service offering, which includes advising, procurement, and logistics for bespoke commissions, in addition to selling pieces from Artists included in the 5oz roster.

5oz is currently seeking a full-time Art Sales Consultant. In this role, the candidate will report to the Director of Sales and Business, Toronto.

Please note that this role supports the art sales of 5oz. and works daily with the Avenue Road sales teams located in Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Miami, and Dallas. This position is located at the Avenue Road, Toronto showroom and requires travel to other properties located in the GTA as well as occasional travel to other Avenue Road showrooms and locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop a cohesive strategy to promote, educate and sell artwork and art objects using existing Avenue Road distribution channels.
• Develop a clear understanding of client’s art needs and interests and cater offering to meet those needs.
• Build long term relationships with local and international artists, galleries, and institutions to extract opportunities for sales.
• Prospect, present and drive new business opportunities
• Prepare responses to client inquiries for pricing and product information by phone, email, and in-person including sales quotations and sales orders.
• Input new contacts and leads into database
• Daily interaction with operations team on customer orders and deliveries
• Liaise with clients concerning installations, deliveries, product issues, and payments
• Support development and management of founder private collection
• Grow the 5oz brand by collaborating with Marketing on gallery activations, media releases, and establishing a social media presence
• Perform general collection duties, including assistance with collection acquisitions, recommendation of Artwork, scheduled maintenance of Artwork, and participation in day-to-day operational activities.

Requirements

• Art or design-based education with minimum 5+ years of relevant Art sales experience.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle – role will require visiting and working out of multiple locations in the GTA.
• Proven ability to work well on a team and to collaborate.
• Strong attention to detail, high level of organization and initiative.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Customer Service orientation with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify and make pragmatic recommendations on complex issues.
• Familiarity with Art handling and transportation logistics.
• Familiarity with the documentation and preservation of Art collections.
• Confident and polished communication skills, and proven ability to build effective internal and external working relationships.
• In depth knowledge of the North American art market, art fundamentals, techniques, trends and best practices.

We recognize that deciding to change jobs is an important decision and we thank you for considering us in your choice.

Weishaupt Design Group is a collective of businesses dedicated to the world of design and art. It encompasses Avenue Road, Man of Parts, and 5oz., each with a distinct focus yet united by a shared commitment to creativity, craftsmanship, and aesthetic innovation. From high-end furniture to curated art experiences, Weishaupt Design Group offers a holistic approach to elevating environments through thoughtful design.

Weishaupt Design Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information about our businesses, please visit www.weishauptdesign.com