Gallery Manager

32E21068-7843-4387-Bd96-94F50Bcc47Eb; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary art gallery in Cape Town is seeking a Gallery Manager & Marketing Assistant to oversee daily operations and enhance client relationships. The ideal candidate has a passion for art, strong organizational skills, and experience in digital marketing. Responsibilities include nurturing artist relationships, providing exceptional client service, and sharing the gallery's vision through compelling storytelling. This role offers a competitive salary with commission and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a gallery or similar environment.
• Strong appreciation for art and storytelling.
• Ability to work independently and thoughtfully.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the gallery.
• Nurture artist relationships and drive sales.
• Lead marketing efforts through social media and content creation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Sales skills

Digital marketing

Attention to detail

Job description

AITY Gallery – Gallery Manager & Marketing Assistant The Old Biscuit Mill, Cape Town

R18, – R25, depending on experience, plus strong commission structure and performance bonus potential.

AITY Gallery is looking for someone who lives and breathes art, and takes pride in bringing order, beauty, and intention to everything they touch.

In this role, you will oversee the daily flow of the Cape Town gallery, nurture artist relationships, drive sales, and help shape the gallery's story through both operations and marketing. We're seeking a person who gets genuine satisfaction from matching the perfect piece to the right client, someone who thrives on the art of high-touch, thoughtful sales as well as curation itself.

The ideal candidate combines precision, initiative, and operational excellence with relationship-building, storytelling, and a passion for helping clients connect with art in meaningful ways.

Key Qualities

• Takes pride in being reliable and organized, finding satisfaction in smooth operations.
• Sees the gallery as a living, breathing brand and naturally looks for ways to help it grow.
• Thrives on matchmaking people with their perfect piece of art and enjoys high-value sales.
• Builds relationships with warmth and professionalism, whether with artists, collectors, or visitors.
• Works independently and thoughtfully, using initiative to solve problems and create impact.
• Has an eye for luxury, quality, and detail, noticing things others might miss.

Understands the power of storytelling, using social media, marketing, and content to share the gallery's vision, connect with audiences, and bring our exhibitions and artists to life. At AITY, this isn't just about completing tasks—it's about bringing the gallery to life.

What You’ll Do

• Keep the gallery organised, polished, and aligned with brand standards.
• Care for artworks with precision and respect.
• Provide exceptional, sales-focused client service and maintain meaningful relationships.
• Lead with digital marketing, social media, and content creation to share the gallery's vision.
• Support exhibitions, events, and overall brand growth.

If you are someone who takes pride in their contribution to this world, loves art, and wants to help shape a gallery's story, this could be the perfect home for your talents. Email your cv and covering letter to