Sales Associate
Alexander Gray Associates
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New York, NY
Full-time
On-site
$
60,000 - 70,000 per year
Sales AssociateAlexander Gray Associates is a contemporary art gallery in New York. Through exhibitions, research, and artist representation, the Gallery spotlights artistic movements and artists who emerged in the mid- to late-Twentieth Century. Influential in cultural, social, and political spheres, these artists are notable for creating work that crosses geographic borders, generational contexts and artistic disciplines. The Gallery also seeks to nurture exceptional people into long-term careers with the Gallery.The Gallery’s collaborative team is made up of professionals from a range of backgrounds; our diversity and passion is supported in solution-oriented procedures, documented systems, and consistent communication between team members. In this way, each individual contributes their organizational and communication skills to further the Gallery’s mission and the advancement of Gallery artists.The Gallery seeks a Sales Associate, reporting to the Partner, to keep its sales operation running. Working closely with the Principal, Partner and Senior Directors, the Sales Associate prepares offers and sales materials, coordinates client viewings, manages previews for exhibitions and art fairs, keeps sales records in Artlogic accurate, and handles invoicing and client fulfillment. They also oversee the Gallery Assistant’s sales and art fair work.Art fairs are central to the role. With the Partner, the Sales Associate helps manage the Gallery’s fair program, from applications and booth layouts to deadlines and logistics with the Registrar, then represents the Gallery on site in a sales capacity and sees follow-up through after the fair.The position is designed as a path into sales. As they come to know the program and the Gallery’s collectors, the Sales Associate will develop their own client relationships and close sales directly, with a trajectory toward Associate Director, Sales.The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience in a commercial gallery, auction house or art advisory; working knowledge of Artlogic, a CRM and Adobe Creative Suite; exceptional organization and precision with prices and records; a gracious, discreet manner with collectors; and a genuine commitment to the Gallery’s program. Art fair experience is a plus.This is a full-time, in-person role at 384 Broadway, Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–6pm, with travel to domestic and international art fairs and occasional evening and weekend events. The salary range is $60,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience. No phone calls or in-person inquiries, please.Alexander Gray Associates is an equal opportunity employer.
No phone calls or in-person inquiries, please.
Role requirements
Minimum relevant experience: 2 years
Required skills
working knowledge of Artlogic
working knowledge of a CRM
working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
exceptional organization and precision with prices and records
a gracious, discreet manner with collectors
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