Art Sales Director

Onyx-Conseil; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global art consultancy is seeking an experienced Art Sales Director to drive sales for their premier art collections in the UK market. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of proven success in connecting with ultra-high net worth clients and a track record of art sales. This role requires a deep understanding of the art world and the ability to promote and sell high-value artworks. The position offers a competitive salary of £125K - £150K plus commission, based in Mayfair, London.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in art sales with high net worth individuals.
• Proven record of successful sales and client management.
• Deep knowledge of the art market and artists.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute artwork sales targeting Asian clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Identify new sales opportunities in UK and Europe.
• Engage in public-facing activities and attend art events worldwide.

Skills

Art sales expertise

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Networking abilities

Job description

Art Sales Director

Our Client, a Global organization, is looking to recruit a seasoned Art Sales Director with over 10 years solid and proven track record of working within the art World and selling art to high net worth individuals.

This is an exciting position to work with fantastic artists and Clients globally.

Main focus of the role:

• Plan and execute sales of artwork from the Company's global inventory with a primary focus on Asian clients who are active in the UK market
• Maintain and develop existing relationships established through engagement with the Company
• Create sales opportunities from Company exhibitions and art fairs in London
• Expand client base to identify and target UK and European buyers of artwork
• Identify and negotiate consignment opportunities
• Use network of contacts to promote Company exhibitions
• Engage with all clients and public facing activities locally in the UK and attend art fairs and events worldwide as required
• Perform sales and market research, tracking of artwork prices, and client advisory on art market
• Respond to sales-related inquiries regarding Company artists, artworks, exhibitions and other related topics
• Collaborate with the lead Senior Director in London and the sales team both locally and internationally

Artist Liaison

Continue with existing artist liaison responsibilities to manage the relationships between artists and The Company

Administrative

Maintain records of all pre-approved business expenses

Coordinate incoming and outgoing invoices/payments for clients with the Finance Director and Accounts Department

Please only apply for this position if you are an expert in selling value art to UHNW – Ultra High Net Worth individuals.

The position will be based at the Company's offices in Mayfair – 5 days each week

The salary for this position will be around £125K - £150K + Commission

Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with our salary and notice period.