Senior Director

Applied Intuition Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent contemporary art gallery in Greater London is seeking a full-time Sales Assistant to support a Senior Director. The ideal candidate should have a BA in Art History or related fields and at least 2-3 years of experience in an art gallery setting. Responsibilities include managing sales, preparing appraisals, and coordinating client communications. A strong passion for contemporary art and excellent multi-tasking skills are essential. Competitive benefits are offered, including premier access to gallery events.

Benefits

Premier Access to gallery events

Competitive benefits package

Corporate memberships to museums

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years in an assistant or administrative support role at a gallery.
• Experience supporting senior leadership with calendar management and travel itinerary.
• Strong understanding of contemporary art.

Responsibilities

• Manage Senior Director’s sales and follow up on invoices.
• Prepare insurance appraisals and valuations for consignments.
• Create and manage client lists for exhibition previews.

Skills

Passion for contemporary art

Strong written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Strong multi-tasking skills

Calendar management

Education

BA in Art History or Arts Administration

Job description

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

Who will work well with us:

• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

About the Opportunity:

Sales Assistant to Senior Director

David Zwirner London seeks a full-time Sales Assistant to work alongside one of our Senior Directors. The ideal candidate will have a BA in Art History and/or Arts Administration or Business Administration and at least two years related experience or the equivalent.

Superior writing skills, the ability to time manage and meet deadlines, and a thorough working knowledge of contemporary art are required. This position will involve significant contact with artists and long time clients and other art industry professionals therefore discretion and poise are essential. This position is Tuesday to Saturday.

What you’ll do:

• Manage the Senior Director’s sales, follow up on invoices and prepare insurance appraisals.
• Manage the Senior Director’s secondary market consignments, prepare consignment and contract agreements; liaise with clients on cataloging and research materials, and create presentations for client offers and significant works.
• Prepare insurance appraisals and valuations for incoming consignments.
• Provide sales support as needed (viewings, offers, previews).
• Assist the Senior Director in sending out and monitoring offers, work with the marketing department to obtain images, provenance, press packs and all other relevant documentation for offers.
• Create and manage client lists for exhibition previews/dinners, support the Senior Director during openings.
• Organise the Senior Director’s schedule, plan and book travel, keep track of meetings and create expense reports.
• Responsible for organising the Senior Director’s inbox, and staying on top of all communication requests.
• Respond to all artists and artist studio needs, communicating with external contacts, etc.
• Monitor all artists’ solo/group exhibitions, both domestic and international, manage checklists and loans.
• Liaise with other gallery staff regarding all aspects of inventory & exhibition management: production, shipping, framing, photography, research, etc.

What we would like you to have:

• 2-3 years in an assistant or administrative support role at a gallery.
• Experience supporting senior leadership with calendar management and travel itinerary.
• Detail oriented with experience in managing upwards.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise and anticipate needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross departmentally.
• Passion for and knowledge of contemporary art.

What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits)

• Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner commitment to Galleries Commit.
• Competitive benefits package, corporate memberships to museums and Summer Fridays.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance in applying to a role, you may reach out to [e-mail]. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.