Senior Executive Assistant to Global Sales Director

White Cube; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cube seeks an Executive Assistant to the Global Sales Director in London. You will manage high-level schedules, coordinate international travel and events, and support strategic communication with artists, clients and stakeholders.

This role requires discretion, strong organisational judgment and the ability to streamline operations to enable business growth and artist development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior Executive Assistant in fast-paced, relationship-driven environments such as art, luxury, or similar sectors.
• Excellent diary/calendar management and proactive prioritisation of competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills with artists, clients, collectors and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate travel and events with discretion and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality in handling documentation and sales materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Global Sales Director’s calendar with strategic prioritisation and real-time accuracy.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and coordinate across stakeholders with diplomacy.
• Arrange travel, venues, dining, and events aligned to business objectives.
• Oversee the Director’s personal schedule with discretion, including travel and important dates.
• Lead end-to-end travel planning, visa coordination, and logistics with partners.
• Prepare briefing packs and sales documentation for meetings and exhibitions.
• Maintain office systems, archiving, and digital filing for efficient retrieval.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure reliable in-office and remote tech.
• Coordinate client and artist visits, studio tours, and hospitality arrangements.
• Support the Client Manager with targeted client research for sales growth.

Skills

Senior EA experience

Art world knowledge

Diary/calendar management

Communication skills

Travel planning

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

White Cube seeks an Executive Assistant to the Global Sales Director in London. You will manage high-level schedules, coordinate international travel and events, and support strategic communication with artists, clients and stakeholders.

This role requires discretion, strong organisational judgment and the ability to streamline operations to enable business growth and artist development.