Art Sales Consultant M/F – Cannes

Galeries Bartoux; Cannes; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Sales challenges with rewards

Onboarding mentorship

Job summary

A renowned art gallery group in Cannes is seeking Art Sales Advisors (M/F) for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role includes providing exceptional service, managing client relationships, and achieving sales targets. Applicants should have a business school degree or BTS diploma, with at least 3 years in luxury sales. Fluency in English is essential. The company offers an onboarding mentorship program and opportunities for professional growth within its international galleries.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of sales experience in a luxury environment or art industry.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Knowledge of another foreign language is highly appreciated.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• Motivated, dynamic, rigorous and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and provide a high level of service.
• Achieve sales targets set by management.
• Manage client relationships with high-end clientele.
• Achieving sales targets set by management.
• Comfortable selling high‑value artworks to high‑end clientele.
• Managing client relationships and building strong networks.
• Handling administrative follow‑ups related to gallery activities.
• Supporting internal organization; light artwork handling may be required.
• Participating in event planning with Marketing.
• Maintaining the daily presentation and upkeep of the gallery.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team spirit

Adaptability

Art market knowledge

Luxury sales experience

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Flexibility hours

Education

Business school degree or commercial BTS diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

A prestigious art gallery group, Galeries Bartoux has been a recognized art dealer for more than 30 years, with 18 galleries located across France, as well as in Venice, London, and Miami. A French, family-owned and independent company, we remain faithful to a free and committed vision of art. We operate at the crossroads of contemporary art, luxury, fashion, and innovation. Our galleries are spaces of creation, emotion, and encounters, designed as true artistic experiences.

As a human‑scale company, we cultivate a warm and supportive environment where every talent finds their place. Gender equality is an essential part of our company culture, and each team member contributes to our shared success.

Job Description

Galeries Bartoux is currently looking for Art Sales Advisors (M/F) for its galleries in the historic location of Cannes.

We are offering an initial 6-month fixed‑term contract (CDD), with the possibility of moving to a permanent contract (CDI) if the collaboration proves successful.

Reporting to the Gallery Managers, your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming clients and providing clear, accurate information while delivering a high level of service
• Offering an exceptional and luxurious sales experience
• Providing excellent follow‑up service by supporting each client through delivery stages, administrative tasks, and feedback regarding their gallery experience
• Achieving sales targets set by management
• Being comfortable selling high‑value artworks
• Managing client relationships and building strong connections with high‑end clientele
• Handling commercial and administrative follow‑up related to gallery activities
• Supporting the gallery’s internal organization (light artwork handling may occasionally be required)
• Actively participating in the planning of events in collaboration with the Marketing department
• Supporting the daily maintenance and presentation of the gallery

We provide an onboarding system with mentorship, offering training in contemporary art and the sales techniques specific to Galeries Bartoux.

You will benefit from personalized support to help you succeed within our team.

In addition, we offer real opportunities for professional growth. Depending on your ambitions and performance, you may evolve within the group through internal mobility in our various international galleries.

Profile Required

You hold a business school degree or a commercial BTS diploma, and you are trained and comfortable with sales techniques, with at least 3 years of sales experience in a luxury environment or within the art industry.

Your profile:

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Team spirit
• A taste for challenges and the ability to make proactive suggestions to impact gallery performance
• Strong sensitivity to the art market and the luxury environment
• Excellent presentation skills
• Motivated, dynamic, rigorous, positive, and responsible personality
• Versatility and adaptability
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken)
• A strong desire to work and grow within a team and a fast‑developing company
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Basic computer skills are strongly recommended
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Knowledge of another foreign language is highly appreciated

Above all, we recruit personality and sales talent.

Together, let’s build a passionate and responsible team at the heart of the art world.

Would you like to rethink the codes of the art industry and contribute to the influence of Galeries Bartoux and its artists? Don’t hesitate — this opportunity is made for you!

Additional Information

Working hours:

• Weekend availability
• Work on public holidays

Additional compensation:

Work location: On‑site

• Profit‑sharing bonus to reward your involvement and results
• Sales challenges organized at least once a year with significant rewards