Sales Associate - Contemporary Art

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gallery group in Guildford seeks a driven and confident individual for a sales position. With a focus on client engagement and sales development, this role offers lucrative commission potential and extensive rewards, including 33 days annual leave and employee discounts on contemporary art. Candidates should possess at least one year of targeted sales experience and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences.

Benefits

Lucrative uncapped commission structure

33 days annual leave

Employee discount scheme on artwork

Lifestyle support and advice

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in targeted sales roles.
• Confident and tenacious nature.
• Passion for delivering client experiences.

Responsibilities

• Client qualification and onboarding.
• Sales development with new and existing clients.
• Hosting events to network with clients and create sales opportunities.

Skills

Sales

Client Engagement

Relationship Building

Ambition

Job description

Package: £25,000 - £28,000 basic, dependent upon experience, with an uncapped OTE

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

• The Person:
• You will be engaging, confident, tenacious, and vibrant by nature.
• You will thrive on achieving sales targets and earning commission.
• You will be passionate about delivering an unparalleled client experience.
• You will be competitive, ambitious, and driven to succeed.
• Previous experience in targeted sales roles (at least 1 year).
• Knowledge of the art world isn’t required; we provide industry-leading training.

Our Rewards:

• Lucrative uncapped commission structure reaching up to 5% of sales over target.
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Perks at work, offering advice, lifestyle support, and saving opportunities.
• Eligible for our exclusive employee discount scheme on our contemporary artwork portfolio from day one.

The Role:

• Client qualification and onboarding of new clients from footfall and business development.
• Sales development with new and existing clients offering our unrivaled portfolio of art.
• Relationship and sales development utilizing the gallery's client database.
• Hosting events to network and create sales opportunities with your clients.
• Attending home approvals to deliver an exceptional, tailored client experience.

About Us:

We are the world’s leading gallery group holding an unrivaled reputation as the number one distributor and publisher of fine art. Through our entrepreneurial and ambitious mindset, our passion and determination to push the boundaries of what’s possible, we have delivered exceptional art and experiences for over 30 years, with our award-winning, innovative, and adventurous global portfolio.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes and celebrates a diverse range of backgrounds and identities.

We work hard together to ensure our business is one where people can thrive with a core value of "We Are One," recognizing our differences as our collective strength, embracing our uniqueness and authentic selves, treating each other with respect and encouragement, and working as one to inspire and enrich the lives of those around us.

We are actively committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, which starts here with our recruitment and selection.