Director Sales / Artist Liaison

Kulturplattform Upper; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international art gallery in Zurich seeks a highly skilled sales director to act as the liaison for artists and manage exhibition sales. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a major contemporary art gallery, a degree in art history, and fluency in German and English. Responsibilities include executing sales, organizing exhibitions, and supporting artists. This position offers a long-term commitment in an engaging and dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in an Artist Liaison role at a major gallery of contemporary art.
• Advanced knowledge of contemporary art required.
• Existing developed relationships with collectors and curators.

Aufgaben

• Executing sales from gallery exhibitions and art fairs.
• Organize internal and external exhibitions.
• Support the artists and their studios.

Kenntnisse

Artist Liaison experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Degree in Art History or Equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

For our internationally operating gallery, we are looking for a highly skilled director to act as sales director and artist liaison for our Zurich location. This is an excellent position for a person sensitive to the needs of artists and collectors as a supportive, poised, and discreet professional looking for a long-term commitment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10 or more years in an Artist Liaison role at a major gallery of contemporary art
• A degree in art history or equivalent, advanced knowledge of contemporary art required
• German and English language fluency, spoken and written (additional languages – specifically French – a plus)
• Existing developed relationships with collectors and curators
• Superb communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Experience in developing and producing complex projects and exhibitions
• Ability to work well under pressure and as a flexible team-player

Duties include:

• Executing sales from gallery exhibitions and art fairs
• Maintain the highest knowledge of the artworks and the artists represented by the gallery
• Organize internal and external exhibitions, special installations, and art fairs
• Support the artists and their studios; oversee artist commissions, production processes, etc.
• Participating at exhibitions abroad for openings and special events nationally and internationally
• Oversee related budgets, logistics, timetables, travel, and hotel arrangements as needed
• Develop and maintain communications with galleries, institutions, and collectors
• Develop and produce artist publications with publishing companies and artists

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