Gallery Manager / Sales Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent contemporary gallery in the UK is seeking a Gallery Manager / Sales Manager to work in either their Chichester or Worthing locations. The role involves achieving sales targets, utilizing personable sales techniques, and enhancing knowledge of contemporary art. A full-time, permanent position with competitive salary and uncapped commission is offered. Weekend work is required.

Benefits

Basic Salary of Circa GBP30,000

Uncapped Sales Bonus & Commission, OTE GBP32,000 - GBP40,000

28 Days Holiday PLUS Bank Holidays

Pension (Auto Enrolment)

Staff Discount

Qualifications

• Must have experience in retail management.
• Full driving license and own car required.
• Proven sales management background essential.

Responsibilities

• Achieve personal monthly sales target and assist team.
• Communicate with a wide range of customers.
• Increase knowledge of artwork and artists.

Skills

Retail management experience

Sales experience in target-driven environment

Outgoing lively personality

Job description

Overview

Gallery Manager / Sales Manager required in Chichester or Worthing. Cloud Gallery are one of the UK's leading independent contemporary galleries and currently looking to appoint 2 Gallery Manager / Retail Sales Manager's, one to work on their Chichester Gallery, and one to work in their Worthing Gallery. Since their launch in 2011 Cloud Gallery have built up an enviable reputation within the industry and represent some of the most sought after artists in the UK. They currently have 3 art galleries throughout the South; Brighton, Chichester and Worthing with exciting plans for expansion into 2026.

Responsibilities

As the Gallery Manager / Sales Manager you will be responsible for achieving both your personal monthly sales target and assisting the team to achieve the gallery target, by personable sales techniques with a consultative approach. The artwork within the gallery ranges from GBP200 - GBP20,000 so as a Sales Manager you must be able to communicate with a range of people with varying budgets. Training and development is essential as well as increasing personal knowledge of pieces and the artists. Sales Manager's will report directly to and be supported by the Area Manager.

Requirements

• Must have retail management experience
• Full Driving Licence and own car
• Sales experience in target driven environment
• Proven sales management experience
• Outgoing lively personality

Remuneration

• Basic Salary of Circa GBP30,000
• Uncapped Sales Bonus & Commission, OTE GBP32,000 - GBP40,000
• 28 Days Holiday PLUS Bank Holiday's
• Pension (Auto Enrolment)
• Staff Discount

This position is offered as a full time, permanent position. The gallery is open 7 days per week so the position will involve working on a rota, 5 days in 7, which will include weekend work, 40 hours per week, working hours are Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:30, Saturday 09:00 - 18:00 & Sunday 10:30 - 16:30.

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