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Sales Assistant
NYFA
New York, NY, United States
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Description
Title: Sales Assistant
Position Level: Entry Level with Growth Potential
Education: 4-Year Degree
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Summary: This is a full-time position that provides sales, administrative and clerical support to the Gallery Director.
Successful candidate will have at least three years experience in related art gallery business with a focus on sales and/or customer service; have excellent writing and research skills, and be able to perform well in a fast-paced, open office environment. Candidate should be able to prioritize, multitask and anticipate needs for the job and be highly organized.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist the Director during client meetings; draft correspondence; research artists, artworks and exhibitions; coordinate ListServ email blasts and maintain contact lists
- Support Director with Public Relations efforts and press outreach
-Assist in production of Social Media content with both interns and Director
- Oversee social media channels and maintain gallery's online accounts, such as ArtNet & Artsty
- Possess working knowledge of inventory management software, ArtBase and use ArtBase to help Registrar with cataloging inventory and photo archiving
-Greet gallery visitors/clients and engage with public
- Manage & assist organizing gallery openings, events, special projects and art fairs
-Possess knowledge of Photoshop for basic designs of print ads & invitations
- Maintain web content for the gallery's website, including current and upcoming exhibitions, artist CVs, press articles, digital imagery, and coordinate with digital firms to ensure proper content management of websites
Other Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Schedule and organize calendar, travel and expenses
• Assist with planning of art fairs, attend domestic & int’l art fairs as needed
• Assist with Artist Liaison duties
• Track artists’ payments and/or commissions
• Answer phones, take messages
• Assist the Director and other staff in the management of gallery schedule
• Office management: order supplies, oversee maintenance of gallery space
• Work independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring and ongoing projects. Act as a project manager for special projects, at the request of the Director, which may include: planning and coordinating multiple presentations, disseminating information, and organizing company wide events
Qualification/Requirements:
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database (ArtBase) and presentation software (MSWord, Excel, Photoshop)
• Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
Education/Training/Experience:
BA Degree
Previous gallery sales or luxury retail experience
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Photoshop
Position is full-time, Tuesday - Saturday
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes comprehensive benefits package