President, Level & Co | Post-War & Contemporary Art Gallery

Level & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier art gallery in New York is seeking a President to helm its operations, focusing on relationship management and high-value transactions in the art market. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, preferably at a gallery or auction house, and must excel in negotiations and leadership. This role involves managing key collector relationships and driving strategic initiatives that align with broader business goals. The successful applicant will thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a deep understanding of the art market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the fine art market, especially in Post-War and Contemporary art.
• Proven track record of closing transactions over $1 million.
• Strong leadership experience in managing sales teams.
• Extensive relationships within top-tier collector networks
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential negotiations
• Deep market knowledge of major art movements and market segments

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with elite collectors.
• Lead and mentor a team of specialists.
• Set ambitious performance goals and track accountability.
• Collaborate with Masterworks acquisitions team on inventory strategy, pricing, and market opportunities
• Report performance, market insights, and strategic initiatives to the CEO of Masterworks
• Develop and execute the gallery's business strategy aligned with Masterworks’ objectives

Skills

Leadership

Deal-making

Relationship management

Market knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in art history or business

Job description

Level & Co is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Masterworks operating as a premier secondary market gallery specializing in Post-War and Contemporary art.

We serve as trusted advisors to top-tier collectors, facilitating brokerage transactions as well as direct sales for Masterworks' world‑class collection of over 500 paintings valued at $1.5 billion.

Our team collectively generates over $200 million in annual secondary market activity, working with elite collectors on transactions typically exceeding $1 million.

Position Overview

The President of Level & Co works closely with the executive team at Masterworks and serves as the strategic and operational leader of the gallery. This role combines key relationship management with sophisticated deal‑making and team leadership to drive significant transactions in the blue‑chip secondary art market.

Our ideal candidate brings strong leadership and deal‑making experience from an auction house, gallery, or high‑growth fine art company, thrives in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments, and is motivated by combining a passion for art with thoughtful and data‑driven deal‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Collector Relations & Business Development

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with the top 250 collectors
• Act as primary relationship manager for the gallery's top collectors
• Facilitate high‑value brokerage transactions, typically over $1 million, based on proprietary deal flow and opportunities sourced through the Masterworks acquisitions team
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the ultra‑high‑net‑worth collector community
• Navigate complex negotiations and serve as a trusted advisor to collectors on acquisition and disposition strategies
• Leverage access to +$1.5 billion in Masterworks inventory across 500 paintings spanning Abstract Expressionism, Neo‑Expressionism, and 21st‑century masters
• Develop strategic approaches to positioning and selling exceptional works from the Masterworks collection
• Collaborate closely with the Masterworks acquisitions team to align on inventory strategy, pricing, and market opportunities
• Identify optimal market timing and buyer matching for high‑value works

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team ofspecialists
• Set ambitious performance goals and drive accountability across the team
• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for all gallery activities
• Uphold a culture of excellence, accountability, clear metric tracking, and productivity management.
• Set and own revenue targets and track to monthly business goals
• Develop and execute the gallery's business strategy in alignment with Masterworks' broader objectives
• Monitor market trends, auction results, and competitive landscape in the Post‑War and Contemporary secondary market
• Maintain deep knowledge of the Abstract Expressionism to 21st‑century masters market segments
• Report regularly to the CEO of Masterworks on performance, market insights, and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the fine art market, with deep expertise in Post‑War and Contemporary art from Abstract Expressionism through 21st‑century masters
• Track record of success in a gallery or auction house
• Proven track record of closing transactions over $1 million with elite collectors
• Extensive relationships within the "top 500" collector community
• Demonstrated success in brokering significant secondary market art transactions
• Strong leadership experience, including managing sales or specialist teams
• Exceptional discretion and ability to handle confidential, high‑stakes negotiations
• Deep market knowledge and established credibility within the Post‑War and Contemporary art world
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in art history, business, or related field strongly preferred