Sales Assistant

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary art gallery in Greater London is seeking a Sales Assistant with 1-3 years of experience in a gallery or art environment. You will support sales activities, engage with clients, and assist in day-to-day gallery operations. Strong communication skills and a keen interest in contemporary art are essential. The role offers opportunities to work with exhibitions and events in a vibrant art setting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a commercial gallery or related art-world role.
• Professional, polished, and discreet client-facing manner.
• Strong interest in contemporary art and the gallery ecosystem.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Artlogic and ArtAML procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support sales administration, including maintaining client records.
• Assist with client communications and respond to enquiries.
• Act as front of house, welcoming visitors and providing information.
• Assist with the planning, installation, and deinstallation of exhibitions.
• Support the organisation of private views, events, and art fairs.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to the gallery team.
• Assist with logistics tasks, including tracking shipments and documentation.

Skills

Client communication

Sales administration

Attention to detail

Interest in contemporary art

Tools

Microsoft Office

Artlogic

Job description

At Alchemy we are working with a contemporary art and design gallery who are seeking a Sales Assistant to join its London team. The successful candidate will have 1–3 years’ experience within a commercial gallery or comparable art‑world environment, and will support sales activity, client engagement, and the smooth day‑to‑day running of the gallery. Working closely with senior colleagues, this role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail, alongside a strong interest in contemporary art and the gallery sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sales administration, including maintaining and updating client records and artwork information using Artlogic
• Assist with client communications and respond to general sales enquiries
• Act as front of house, welcoming visitors and confidently providing information on artworks and artists
• Assist with the planning, installation, and deinstallation of exhibitions
• Support the organisation of private views, events, and participation in art fairs
• Provide general administrative, logistical, and operational support to the gallery team
• Assist with basic logistics tasks, including tracking shipments, preparing documentation, and condition checking works

Requirements

• 1–3 years’ experience in a commercial gallery or related art‑world role
• Professional, polished, and discreet client‑facing manner
• Strong interest in contemporary art and the gallery ecosystem
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Artlogic and ArtAML procedures preferred
• Additional languages advantageous