Art à France

We are partnering with a leading Fine Art & Design shipping company to appoint a senior Business Development professional to spearhead growth across the French and international markets. Based in the Paris Region, this role combines high-level sales leadership with end-to-end project management on major fine art shipping assignments.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, premium environment and is ready to play a pivotal role in expanding market presence.

• Lead sales and business development across the Paris art and design markets
• Identify, pitch, and secure new business with galleries, auction houses, institutions, designers, and private clients
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships and represent the company at industry events
• Oversee end-to-end shipping projects, ensuring seamless planning and execution
• Prepare quotations, budgets, and project proposals
• Coordinate packing, transport, installation, storage, and overall logistics workflows
• Manage customs documentation and compliance
• Monitor project timelines and proactively address risks or delays
• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout each project
• Manage key accounts to ensure service excellence and client satisfaction
• Collaborate with operations teams to deliver projects efficiently and to standard

• 10–15 years’ experience in fine art or design logistics
• Strong sales and business development background with an established French and international network
• Proven ability to manage complex shipping or logistics projects
• Solid understanding of packing, transport, customs, storage, and art handling processes
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and client-facing skills
• Independent, proactive, and results-driven
• Fluency in French and English is essential

If this sounds like you, send us your CV.