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Gallery Shop Sales Associate
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New York, NY, United States
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Description
Gagosian Shop is hiring a full-time Sales Associate.
Looking for a full-time, polished, energetic individual to join our full-time Shop staff. We are looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic art/retail environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, with excellent communication skills, loves to interact with the public and is a fast learner and has some art handling and art shipping experience.
This sales position offers an opportunity to:
• Develop client relationships with collectors, VIPs, artists and
gallery staff.
• Promote the books and art editions made by Gagosian artists.
• Handle and sell a curated selection of rare art books.
• Work closely with the shop Creative Director on all aspects of
shop operations.
• Be creative with shop arrangements and visuals.
• Build content and connections in social media platforms
promoting the shop.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Some art handling and hanging of framed works, patching and
retouching walls
• Opening and/or closing the shop and register
• Arrange framing of Shop items
• Coordinating shipping of Shop items
• Ordering and maintaining inventory
• Customer Service, answering calls and emails for shop inquiries
• Handling all aspects of daily sales; cash, credit card transactions
• Some late nights for special events & openings will be necessary
Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Proficiency with computers/Windows. Exceptional customer service skills and passion for the visual arts. Previous retail and gallery experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of photography a plus. Must be available to work some dedicated Holiday hours and have light art handling experience.
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular/Non-Exempt/Salaried position with overtime.
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits package including three weeks’ paid vacation.