Gallery Manager

Wasuka Art Gallery; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasuka Art Gallery in Singapore is seeking a Gallery Manager to lead daily sales and operations, while developing client relationships and collaborating with partners on growth. You will understand artists and artworks to advise clients, manage inventory and ensure smooth administration.

The role covers quotations, invoices, artist payouts and deliveries, with occasional evening work and travel for exhibitions. Hybrid work pattern applies with 5 days/week schedule.

Qualifications

• Prior sales experience with a track record of building customer relationships.
• Confident identifying client needs and closing opportunities.
• Well organized with responsibility for daily operations.
• Genuine interest in art and ability to work independently with a small team.
• Art gallery experience not required; strong sales skills welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales, client follow-ups and new opportunities toward targets.
• Know artists and artworks to advise clients and guide the team.
• Oversee gallery operations, quotations, invoices and payments.
• Maintain accurate inventory, prices and client data.
• Coordinate exhibitions, events and marketing with the team.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationships

Operations management

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Instagram

Facebook

TikTok

LinkedIn

Telegram

Photoshop

Canva

CapCut

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Wasuka Art is an independent Singapore gallery representing local and regional artists. Our purpose is to help artists build sustainable livelihoods through their art and make collecting original art possible for more people.

We create opportunities for our artists through exhibitions, art fairs and programmes that connect their work with collectors, homes and businesses.

Our gallery in Joo Chiat is designed to feel like a home rather than a conventional gallery. It is a welcoming, comfortable space for visitors and the people who work here. The setting also shows how art can become part of everyday life.

About the role

We are looking for a Gallery Manager to lead the gallery’s daily sales and operations, develop client relationships and work closely with the partners on business growth.

Successful art sales depend on more than selling. They require a good understanding of our artists and artworks, accurate inventory, well-planned exhibitions and attentive client service. The Gallery Manager brings these activities together, ensuring the gallery runs efficiently and every opportunity is properly followed through.

What you’ll do:

• Know our artists and artworks well enough to advise clients and guide the team.


• Understand clients’ interests, recommend suitable works and build lasting relationships.


• Lead sales, client follow-ups and new opportunities with the partners towards agreed targets.

Gallery Operations & Administration

• Accurate records and smooth administration help us advise clients, complete sales and pay artists properly.


• Ensure artwork inventory, prices, client information and sales records are accurate.


• Oversee quotations, invoices, payments, artist payouts and deliveries.


• Keep the gallery welcoming, organised and ready for visitors.

Marketing, Exhibitions & Events

• Exhibitions, art fairs and marketing give people reasons to discover our artists, visit and buy art.


• Coordinate exhibitions, art fairs and gallery programmes with the team.


• Work with artists, suppliers and partners to prepare and deliver activities.


• Support marketing and help turn enquiries into sales and lasting relationships.

Who we’re looking for:

• Previous sales experience, with a track record of building customer relationships and closing sales.


• Confident identifying client needs, recommending suitable options and following through on sales opportunities.


• Organised, dependable and comfortable taking responsibility for daily operations.


• Genuine interest in art, good judgement and the ability to work independently and with a small team.


• Art gallery experience is not required. We welcome applicants from other industries who bring strong sales skills and an interest in art.

Skills & Technology

• Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel for records, administration and reporting.


• Familiar with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and Telegram, and how different platforms reach people.


• Comfortable with creative tools such as Photoshop, Canva and CapCut for images, videos and marketing materials.


• Familiar with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude for research, drafting and everyday tasks.


• You need not know every application. We value curiosity, good judgement and the confidence to learn new technology.


• You’ll work closely with the partners, contribute ideas and help shape how the gallery grows.


• Full-time, 5 days a week (35 working hours). Tuesday is work-from-home; Wednesday to Friday and Sunday are gallery-based. Monday and Saturday are off.


• Occasional evening work, changes to the usual schedule and overseas travel may be required for exhibitions, events and art fairs.

This position is open to Singapore Citizens or PRs only.