Art Sales Associate Cruise Ships Auctioneer Apprenticeship USA

Park West Gallery; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading art gallery based in Houston is seeking an Art Associate to combine sales, public speaking, and travel. The role involves curating art displays, engaging with guests, and managing sales. Candidates should be energetic, people-oriented, and fluent in English. Accommodations and meals on board are provided, along with a base pay and commission on sales. This position requires 100% travel for onboard assignments of three months or longer.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Meals on board

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must speak English fluently (C1 Level English).
• Public speaking and communication skills.
• Charismatic, energetic, and people-oriented.
• Previous sales, cruise, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Able to handle physical duties like moving art and setting up displays.
• Strong team player, dedicated, and able to thrive in a highly dynamic, intense environment.

Responsibilities

• Curate and set up art displays, including moving art.
• Engage with guests, educate them about the art program.
• Manage the full sales process from initial conversations to invoicing.
• Participate in all required shipboard safety training and drills.

Job description

Ready to combine your love for art with adventure? Join us as an Art Associate and embark on a role that mixes sales, public speaking, and travel!

As an Art Associate, you'll work with the Gallery Director and Auctioneer to showcase art, engage with guests, and turn their interest into sales. It's a fast-paced, dynamic role where your enthusiasm, communication, and sales skills will shine.

If you're energetic, ready to work hard, and eager to thrive in sales and public speaking, apply now and set sail on an unforgettable adventure!

Key Responsibilities

• Curate and set up art displays, including moving art and pushing trolleys (Art can weigh up to 50 lbs).
• Engage with guests, educate them about the art program, and create sales leads.
• Manage the full sales process, from initial conversations to invoicing.
• Stay punctual and professional, with a focus on making each event memorable.
• Participate in all required shipboard safety training and drills.
• Be open to both positive feedback as well as constructive feedback.
• Continued education of sales process & art knowledge. Training is provided and mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must speak English fluently (C1 Level English).
• Public speaking and communication skills.
• Charismatic, energetic, and people-oriented.
• Previous sales, cruise, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Able to handle physical duties like moving art and setting up displays.
• Strong team player, dedicated, and able to thrive in a highly dynamic, intense environment.

Compensation

• Accommodation, meals on board, and travel to/from ship assignments are provided.
• Entry-level Art Associates earn a weekly guaranteed base pay, as well as commissions on net sales and are eligible for performance bonuses.
• Bonus available to the first 10 American applicants that get onboard.

This role requires 100% travel and onboard assignments of three months or longer.