Established commercial fine art gallery in Cherry Creek North is opening a rare opportunity to fast track into a competitive art gallery industry role that starts at $18/hour for the first 90 days in a Gallery Associate training role. Upon successful completion of training, the job will transition to a Fine Art Sales Consultant role, which is paid hourly with uncapped commissions for sales. Below are two job descriptions... PLEASE READ BOTH JOB DESCRIPTIONS.
FIRST 90 DAYS in GALLERY ASSOCIATE ROLE (Hourly Only)
Position Title: Gallery Associate
Department: Gallery Operations & Marketing
Reports To: Gallery Director
Job Summary:
The Gallery Associate is a full-time position (40 hours) that offers significant opportunities for career advancement in the gallery industry. This role involves managing daily operational tasks, including gallery display maintenance, shipping, receiving, fine art handling, storage, display, inventory management, and marketing activities. The Gallery Associate with Marketing Responsibilities is a dynamic role that blends gallery operations with digital marketing initiatives to promote the gallery's exhibitions, events, and artists effectively. With a focus on maintaining the gallery's online presence through website management, social media engagement, and email marketing campaigns, this role plays a crucial part in enhancing the gallery's visibility and engaging with its audience. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in graphic design and social media strategy. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a passion for fine art and a desire to learn about the gallery industry while contributing to its growth and success.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Artwork Inventory Management and Documentation:
- Maintains accurate records of artwork in inventory software, including artist name, title, medium, dimensions, weights, photos, and acquisition details.
- Updates inventory software with new acquisitions, consignments, and changes in artwork status (e.g., location, availability).
- Maintains documentation for artwork including price cards, condition reports, and certificates of authenticity.
- Monitors artwork shipping information, tracking data, and delivery receipts.
- Conducts regular audits and inventory checks to reconcile physical artwork inventory with digital records.
- Identifies discrepancies or missing artwork and investigates discrepancies to ensure accuracy in inventory records.
- Artwork Display and Storage:
- Hangs and maintains gallery displays to ensure artwork is presented effectively.
- Handle fine art professionally, including packaging, shipping, and receiving artwork shipments.
- Coordinates the movement and hanging of artwork for exhibitions, loans, sales, or other purposes, ensuring proper packing, shipping, and handling procedures are followed.
- Ensures proper storage conditions for artwork, including climate control, lighting, and security measures to prevent damage or theft.
- Maintains clean and organized artwork storage areas to facilitate easy access.
3. Marketing Responsibilities:
- Manage and update the gallery's website and social media platforms, ensuring that content is regularly refreshed and engaging.
- Assist in the coordination of gallery events, including openings, receptions, and artist talks, to promote attendance and engagement.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive social media strategy aimed at increasing the gallery's online visibility and audience engagement.
- Create and edit short-form videos tailored for various social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to showcase gallery exhibitions, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and artist highlights.
- Oversee the execution of email marketing campaigns, including content creation, audience segmentation, and scheduling, to promote gallery events, exhibitions, and special promotions.
- Collaborate with the team to plan and execute paid advertising campaigns across digital channels, monitoring performance metrics and optimizing strategies for maximum effectiveness.
- Monitor social media channels for engagement, respond to inquiries and comments, and actively engage with followers to foster a sense of community and dialogue around gallery content and events.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven track record of providing exceptional customer service, with the ability to engage with gallery visitors and create positive interactions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in both verbal and written communication, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Extensive experience in graphic design, including advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop and Canva, with a keen eye for aesthetics and visual storytelling.
- In-depth understanding of social media strategy and content creation, with hands-on experience in short-form video editing for platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
- Familiarity with SEO principles, analytics tools, and data tracking methods, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions to optimize digital marketing efforts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Knowledge of art inventory management systems, as it demonstrates an understanding of gallery operations and inventory management processes.
- Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Genuine passion for fine art and a strong desire to learn about the gallery industry, with a genuine enthusiasm for promoting artists and their work to a broader audience.
UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF 90 DAY TRAINING PERIOD, CANDIDATE WILL TRANSITION INTO A HYBRID ASSOCIATE / FINE ART SALES CONSULTANT WITH HOURLY WAGES + UNCAPPED SALES COMMISSIONS:
Fine Art Sales:
- Welcome gallery visitors and engage with them to understand their preferences and interests.
- Provide knowledgeable guidance and information about the artwork on display.
- Perform extensive research on gallery artists’ background, process, technique,
- Assist clients in the selection, pricing, and purchase process of artwork.
- Cultivate relationships with collectors, art enthusiasts, and potential buyers to drive sales.
- Follow up with clients to provide additional information, address questions, and facilitate sales transactions.
- Stay informed of new insights, tools, training opportunities, and strategies for effective sales growth.
- Develop leads and manage opportunities through all pipeline stages (prospecting, price request management, lead development & nurturing, qualification, proposal, negotiation, and closing)
- Manage post-sale responsibilities of invoicing, payment, packaging, shipping, framing, artwork documentation, receipts, etc.).
Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their collecting interests and preferences.
- Keep detailed records of client interactions, preferences, and purchase history.
- Proactively outreach to clients with updates on new artwork, exhibitions, and gallery events.
- Provide personalized recommendations based on clients' tastes and preferences.
Art Market Knowledge:
- Stay informed about current trends, artists, and developments in the art market.
- Research artists and artwork to enhance product knowledge and sales effectiveness.
- Attend art fairs, exhibitions, and industry events to stay connected with the art community and identify sales opportunities.
- Share insights and recommendations with the gallery team to inform curatorial decisions and sales strategies.
Gallery Operations Support:
- Assist with gallery operations, including inventory management, receiving/shipping/labeling of artwork, and gallery maintenance.
- Regularly contribute ideas and content for gallery website, social media accounts, and other promotions.
- Collaborate with the gallery team to ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue growth.
- Support gallery events, openings, and exhibitions by assisting visitors and promoting artwork.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Arts Management, or a related field (preferred).
- Proven experience in art sales, preferably in a gallery or art-related setting.
- Strong sales and negotiation skills, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Ability to follow a structured sales methodology with a focus on relationship management and closing sales.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with clients and staff effectively.
- Passion for art and a good understanding of art history, contemporary art trends, and artists.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with art inventory management systems, and customer relationship management tools.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required during gallery events and openings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Monthly bonus
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Uncapped commission
- Yearly bonus
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
Ability to Relocate:
- Denver, CO 80206: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
