Executive Assistant to MD, Sales — Art Gallery

David Zwirner, Inc.; New York (NY); In loco; USD 60.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive Benefits Package!

Descrizione del lavoro

David Zwirner seeks a full-time Assistant to work closely with one of the gallery's Managing Directors. The role combines administrative duties with liaising with curators, artists, and clients for the Managing Director. Strong writing, time-management, and contemporary art knowledge are essential.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 10 am–6 pm. The successful candidate will be highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working across departments with discretion and poise

Competenze

• 3+ years of gallery and auction experience in an assistant or administrative support role.
• BA in Art History, Art Business, or a related field.
• Focused, reliable, and with exacting attention to detail.
• Able to work with team members at all levels.
• Experience supporting senior leadership with calendar management, travel itineraries, and managing upwards.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and cross-department collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Passion for and knowledge of contemporary art.

Mansioni

• Direct line to sales regarding inventory, acquisitions, valuations, and sales strategy.
• Sales support, including assisting with valuations and preparing for weekly secondary market meetings.
• Monitor gallery artists’ works at auction; liaise with auction houses for telephone bids, cataloging, research, copyright, and inquiries.
• Inventory dispersal for international gallery locations and art fairs.
• Assist with collection management and outgoing loans; assist with varying stages of purchases and sales.
• Projects and tasks as requested.
• Coordinate with gallery staff on inventory & exhibition management: production, shipping, framing, photography, research, etc.
• Daily management of the Managing Director's agendas, to-do lists, and meeting preparation.
• Prepare travel arrangements, itineraries, appointments, and expenses.
• Liaise with multiple departments to oversee exhibition & art fair projects.

Conoscenze

Calendar management

Travel planning

Communication (written & verbal)

Cross-department collaboration

Attention to detail

Formazione

BA in Art History or Art Business

Descrizione del lavoro

David Zwirner seeks a full-time Assistant to work closely with one of the gallery's Managing Directors. The role combines administrative duties with liaising with curators, artists, and clients for the Managing Director. Strong writing, time-management, and contemporary art knowledge are essential.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 10 am–6 pm. The successful candidate will be highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working across departments with discretion and poise