Gallery Director: Elite Art Sales & VIP Relations

EDEN, House of Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

EDEN, House of Art, a globally recognized art brand, seeks a seasoned sales leader to drive luxury gallery sales and manage high-value collector relationships. The role focuses on recruiting, coaching, and coordinating a high-performance team, with a strong emphasis on closing complex deals and maximizing client satisfaction across multiple houses of art.

The ideal candidate will leverage CRM and digital inquiry management to optimize the sales funnel, ensure timely invoicing, and sustain

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct sales experience with a proven revenue track record in a commercial gallery or luxury retail.
• Languages are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to build, train, and manage high-performing sales teams under commission structures.
• Knowledge of CRM platforms and high-volume digital inquiry management.
• Strong network of existing or potential collector relationships.

Responsibilities

• Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets through direct sales and closing skills.
• Oversee digital inquiries and ensure rapid turnaround on inbound requests.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain high-performing sales associates with established collector relationships.
• Conduct continuous sales training on negotiation techniques and closing tactics.
• Structure and audit the gallery CRM, track deals from contact to invoice.
• Collaborate with finance to track invoices and manage installment plans.
• Oversee post-sale engagement including authentication certificates and long-term client management.

Skills

Sales leadership

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Team coaching

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

EDEN, House of Art, a globally recognized art brand, seeks a seasoned sales leader to drive luxury gallery sales and manage high-value collector relationships. The role focuses on recruiting, coaching, and coordinating a high-performance team, with a strong emphasis on closing complex deals and maximizing client satisfaction across multiple houses of art.

The ideal candidate will leverage CRM and digital inquiry management to optimize the sales funnel, ensure timely invoicing, and sustain