Sales Manager - Luxury Fine Art

DeMontfort Fine Art Ltd; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Monthly/quarterly commission

Leadership training

33 days leave

Pension

Employee discounts

Virtual GP

Global gallery leadership

Job summary

Clarendon Fine Art is seeking a results-driven Gallery Manager to lead and grow a high-performing sales team across its premier galleries. The role focuses on coaching, client relationship development and driving commercial performance through proactive leadership and strategic planning.

You will build strong relationships with collectors, local businesses and communities, while hosting events and exhibitions to generate new business and elevate the client experience.

Qualifications

• Develop high-performing teams through coaching, accountability and clear expectations.
• Lead from the front whilst empowering others to succeed.
• Make confident commercial decisions using data, insight and experience.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, local businesses and their communities.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Drive sales performance through proactive leadership and commercial planning.
• Build relationships with collectors, prospective clients and local businesses.
• Generate new business through networking, referrals, events and client development.
• Host exhibitions, private views and exclusive client events.
• Ensure exceptional client experiences at every stage of the customer journey.
• Recruit, develop and retain exceptional talent.
• Take ownership of your gallery's commercial performance and profitability.

Skills

Sales leadership

Coaching

Client relationships

Commercial planning

Team development

Networking

Event hosting

Data-driven decisions

Job description

For ambitious sales professionals, your earning potential is determined by your performance, not a capped commission or bonus scheme.

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At Clarendon Fine Art, we don't just sell artwork, we create exceptional experiences and help clients discover pieces they'll treasure for a lifetime.

As the largest gallery group across the UK, US and at Sea, we're looking for ambitious, commercially minded leaders who enjoy developing high-performing sales teams, building exceptional client relationships and driving outstanding commercial results.

This is a commercial management role, not simply a retail management position. If you're motivated by coaching others, growing a successful business and delivering exceptional client experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

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You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Love driving commercial performance and exceeding ambitious targets.
• Enjoy coaching others to achieve more than they thought possible.
• Enjoy a hands-on approach to driving both performance and sales.
• Build strong client relationships whilst developing your team.
• Are proactive, resilient and commercially curious.
• Take ownership for the performance of your gallery.

We'd particularly love to hear from you if you've worked in:

Luxury RetailJewelleryAutomotivePropertyRecruitmentTravelHospitalityPremium Customer ServiceBusiness DevelopmentRetail ManagementSales ManagementClient Relationship ManagementLuxury BrandsHigh-Performance Sales Teams

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Before you apply:

This is a career with ambitious commercial targets, significant accountability and exceptional rewards. Is this the right role for you?

Our highest-performing Gallery Managers typically:

• Create business opportunities rather than waiting for customers to walk through the door.
• Develop high-performing teams through coaching, accountability and clear expectations.
• Take ownership for both the commercial performance and culture of their gallery.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, local businesses and their communities.
• Lead from the front whilst empowering others to succeed.
• Make confident commercial decisions using data, insight and experience.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.
• Enjoy building successful people as much as building successful sales.

What you'll do

You'll lead a successful gallery by developing your team, growing client relationships and driving commercial performance. You'll:

• Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Drive sales performance through proactive leadership and commercial planning.
• Build relationships with collectors, prospective clients and local businesses.
• Generate new business through networking, referrals, events and client development.
• Host exhibitions, private views and exclusive client events.
• Ensure exceptional client experiences at every stage of the customer journey.
• Recruit, develop and retain exceptional talent.
• Take ownership of your gallery's commercial performance and profitability.

What you'll receive

• Industry-leading uncapped commission and performance incentives.
• Commission paid monthly and quarterly.
• Leadership development and management training.
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Commission paid whilst on holiday.
• Company pension, employee discounts and Virtual GP.
• The opportunity to lead one of the world's largest fine art galleries.