Sales Assistant

David Zwirner; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading art gallery in London is seeking a full-time Sales Assistant to support one of their Directors. The ideal candidate will have a BA in Art History and at least two years of related experience. Key responsibilities include managing artist communications, supporting exhibition logistics, and organizing the Director's schedule. This role offers an opportunity to engage with clients and artists, contributing to a dynamic art environment.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Premier Access to gallery events

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in an assistant or administrative support role at a gallery.
• Experience supporting senior leadership with calendar management and travel itinerary.
• Strong interest in sales and knowledge of contemporary art.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all artists and artist studio needs.
• Monitor artists' exhibitions and manage checklists and loans.
• Assist Director with sales follow-up and invoice management.
• Organize Director's schedule and manage communication requests.

Skills

Sales Experience

Time Management

Customer Service

Administrative Experience

Data Entry

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Education

BA in Art History or Arts Administration or Business Administration

Job description

At David Zwirner we look to be an industry leader in our field with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York London Los Angeles Hong Kong and Paris representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative singular and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary markets David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

Who will work well with us :

• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts / larger creative arena or is eager to learn. Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world are not required.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation making a change returning to work and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry to apply.

About the Opportunity

Sales Assistant to Director

David Zwirner Inc. seeks a full-time Sales Assistant to work alongside one of our Directors. The ideal candidate will have a BA in Art History and / or Arts Administration or Business Administration and at least two years related experience or the equivalent.

Superior writing skills the ability to time manage and meet deadlines and a thorough working knowledge of contemporary art are required. This position will involve significant contact with artists and long time clients and other art industry professionals therefore discretion and poise are must be diligent extremely organized and possess excellent time management and communication skills.

What youll do :

• Respond to all artists and artist studio needs communicating with external contacts etc.
• Monitor all artists solo / group exhibitions both domestic and international manage checklists and loans.
• Liaise with other gallery staff regarding all aspects of inventory & exhibition management : production shipping framing photography research etc.
• Assist Director in sending out and monitoring offers work with marketing department to obtain images provenance press packs and all other relevant documentation for offers.
• Manage Directors sales follow up on invoices and prepare insurance appraisals.
• Manage the Directors secondary market consignments prepare consignment and contract agreements; liaise with clients on cataloging and research materials and create presentations for client offers and significant works.
• Prepare insurance appraisals and valuations for incoming consignments.
• Provide sales support as needed (viewings offers previews).
• Create and manage client lists for exhibition previews / dinners support Director during openings.
• Organize Directors schedule plan and book travel keep track of meetings and create expense reports.
• Responsible for organizing the Directors inbox and staying on top of all communication requests.

What we would like you to have :

• 2-3 years in an assistant or administrative support role at a gallery.
• Experience supporting senior leadership with calendar management and travel itinerary.
• Detail oriented with experience in managing upwards.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and anticipate needs as well as organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-departmentally.
• Strong interest in sales.
• Passion for and knowledge of contemporary art.

What you will love about David Zwirner :

• Competitive Benefits Package!
• David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallerys long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling including : David Zwirner Online David Zwirner Books Dialogues Utopia Editions and Consignments .
• Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events such as exhibition previews book signings talks and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members and external curators and scholars.

Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirners commitment to Galleries Commit.

Please submit a resume and cover letter and be prepared to provide three (3) professional references upon request.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to . No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Time Management,Data Entry,Customer Service,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Computer Literacy,Microsoft Powerpoint,Furniture Sales,Microsoft Excel,Administrative Experience,Sales Support

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1