Gallery Manager Exeter, England
Job description
Clarendon Fine Art and Whitewall Galleries are the world’s largest and fastest growing network of contemporary art galleries. Our mission is to make beautiful artwork accessible to an ever-increasing audience of customers. As we prepare to celebrate our 92nd Gallery opening, we continue to pride ourselves in delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our business embraces those who have a wealth of personality and motivation, and in return offer exciting career opportunities in an inspirational and expanding environment.
We are currently seeking a full time Sales Manager with an expertise in strong team management and luxury sales to join our brand new Gallery in Exeter!
Opportunity:
- Provide a personable, tailored service to clients as an expert Gallery Manager, developing client relationships and sharing your passion for our exclusive original paintings, limited editions, sculptures and collectable additions – priding ourselves on offering something for everyone
- Introduce add-on sales and achieve maximum sales potential in line with individual and Gallery targets
- Carry out consultation services in your clients home or offices, always upholding a proficient and personable outlook
- Keep abreast of Artist facts and knowledge so that you can confidently and fluently talk to clients about our collections
- Host exclusive artist touring events and exhibitions in the Gallery
- Support the team to maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and retail standards within the Gallery
- To be conversant with selling systems, cash and credit procedures
- Follow all stock management procedures
- Reporting into the Area Sales Manager you will develop and motivate your team, identifying opportunities to develop your galleries client base
About you!
- Personality is everything in this role, we recruit warm, engaging and professional individuals who can motivate and lead a team
- You will be a self-motivated individual who understands the tastes and requirements of your client and understands how to encourage new sales and develop successful relationships
- You will be a professional, experienced and inspiring Manager, motivated by sales targets
- This role is full time, working 5 days over a 7 day working pattern on a rota basis. Flexibility is required to support artist touring events and exhibitions
- A driving licence for home approvals
Rewards and Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (in lieu if worked) with the opportunity to earn extra upon length of service
- Grow with us – contributory employee pension scheme
- Retailing rewards! We offer a generous commission scheme and reward days out for our top performers
- Be sociable with us – join the wider company at social events throughout the year
- Sell Artwork, buy artwork – as a thank you we offer a fantastic employee discount scheme of up to 50% off
- Employee PERKS - we offer you benefits and discounts including food, drink, retailers and fun days out through Bravo benefits
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to reply to unsuccessful CV’s at this initial screening stage.
