Sales Assistant - London Gallery

Carpenters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package

Job summary

Carpenters in London is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support the Sales Team and welcome visitors at the new gallery. You will handle admin, invoicing, client records and logistics, while coordinating shipments and installations for artworks.

The role requires strong communication, an interest in contemporary art/design, and ability to manage travel and calls. Equal opportunity employer; hours Tue-Fri 9.30–18.00; competitive package.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive assistance and/or project management.
• Excellent communication in person, on the phone and over email.
• Passion for contemporary art and design.
• Degree in Art History or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Mac and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Sales Team.
• Host clients on a day-to-day basis at the London gallery.
• Generate artwork invoices and track payments.
• Organise client contact database and record activity/interests.
• Assemble sales collateral for client viewing.
• Manage international shipment and installation of artworks.
• Liaise with logistics on condition of artworks and oversee repairs.
• Organise material sample library and track sample loans.
• Book travel, hotels and restaurant reservations for Sales Team.
• Attend to general administrative tasks.

Skills

Executive assistance

Project management

Communication skills

Mac OS & MS Office

Art & design interest

Education

Degree in Art History or related field

Tools

ArtLogic

Asana

Job description

From Functional Art to Collectible Design, today Carpenters produces and exhibits functional sculptures by international rising and established artists or designers going outside their traditional territories of expression. Actively involved in the research and production of limited edition works, the gallery’s choices are guided by seeking an emotional, artistic and historical relevance and breaking boundaries between art and design.

The gallery relies on the partnership of childhood friends, Julien Lombrail and Loïc le Gaillard. They first opened a space in London’s Chelsea in 2006 in a former carpenter’s workshop;

they now operate three galleries globally in London, Paris, New York and will soon be opening a gallery in LA.

In 2015, the gallery opened The Workshop in Mitry-Mory, a unique 8,000 square meters

space dedicated to artistic research bringing together the elite of artisans. Today, Carpenters is recognised as a leading gallery for contemporary collectible design.

About the Role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented, hard-working enthusiast sales assistant to assist the Sales Team in London. The ideal candidate will be methodical, well-spoken, and collaborative. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a fast-paced, international gallery and be a part of the Carpenters London team.

Key Responsibilities:

Your primary responsibilities will be to provide administrative and logistical support to the Sales Team, along with hosting clients on a day-to-day basis at our new London gallery.

• Serve as a public-facing representative of the gallery, speaking about program with visitors, collectors, interior designers, and artists
• Generate artwork invoices and track payment
• Organise client contact database and record activity/interests
• Assemble sales collateral for client viewing
• Manage international shipment and installation of artworks
• Liaise with logistics team on condition of artworks and oversee any needed repairs
• Organise material sample library and track sample loans
• Book travel, hotel, and restaurant reservations for Sales Team
• Attend to general administrative tasks, including answering phones, mailing books, sorting correspondence, etc.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven work experience in executive assistance and/or project management
• Excellent communication etiquette in person, on the phone, and over email
• Passion for contemporary art and design
• Degree in Art History or related field preferred
• Skills in a Mac-based environment and Microsoft Office Suite

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ArtLogic and Asana preferred
• Preference for candidates with language capabilities in English, Italian, French, etc

Terms and Conditions:

Tuesday through Friday from 9.30AM to 6PM with additional hours as needed for events and work-related tasks.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience with a benefit package.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics.