Senior Sales Associate

LINDA GALLERY PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary art gallery in Singapore is seeking a Senior Sales Associate to drive sales and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years in luxury sales, excel in both English and Mandarin, and possess strong knowledge of modern art. Responsibilities include managing the sales pipeline and administrative tasks, as well as ensuring the gallery's operations run smoothly. This role requires a polished, professional individual who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in art gallery or luxury sales job.
• Strong knowledge of the gallery world and modern and contemporary art.
• Resourceful and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of artworks represented by the gallery.
• Maintain good relationship with clients.
• Manage all incoming calls and messages to the gallery.

Skills

Bilingual in English & Mandarin

Customer orientation

Interpersonal skills

Strong knowledge of modern and contemporary art

Negotiation skills

Education

Diploma or graduate in Business or Marketing related courses

Tools

Gallery management software

MS Office Applications

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Senior Sales Associate will be based at our Paragon store and/or at Tanjong Pagar Distripark space. He/She will be responsible for driving the sales of artworks represented by the gallery and maintain good relationship with the clients besides planning, developing, implementing and managing the overall sales pipeline and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, implementing and managing the overall sales pipeline and strategy,
• Use and maintain an effective database of clients who maybe interested in the works,
• Prepare all administrative support for sales, including but not limited to preparation of price list, exhibition label, exhibition kit, artwork listings, invoice, agreements, etc,
• Manage all incoming calls and messages to the gallery phone and online platforms and reply to enquiries in a timely manner,
• Work closely on all sales, consignments, loans and exhibition-related activities, including arranging client viewings, handling pre- and post-sales activities,
• Maintain professional, technical and market knowledge by attending talks, openings, networking events as well as reviewing publications and other resources,
• Upkeep the cleanliness and tidiness of the Gallery,
• Perform any additional work that is deemed appropriate for the effective running of the Gallery.

Requirements

• Min. 3 years of experience in art gallery or luxury sales job
• Diploma or graduate in any Business or Marketing related courses
• Bilingual in both English & Mandarin to liaise with associates and clients
• Strong knowledge of the gallery world and of modern and contemporary art
• PC Literate: MS Office Applications, Adobe Photoshop
• Customer orientated with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Resourceful and able to work independently
• Highly motivated and able to undertake pressure
• Must be extremely well presented, polished, professional and articulate
• Able to use the gallery management software
• Meticulous and able to work under tight deadlines
• Knowledge on inventory control is an advantage
• Excellent written as well as verbal communication skills
• Solid negotiation skills
• Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays