Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Benefits
Salary dependent on experience and education
Commission
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Laura Rathe Fine Art is a distinguished art gallery located in Houston, known for its dedication to contemporary art and commitment to fostering artistic growth and appreciation. Specializing in showcasing innovative works by emerging and mid-career artists, the gallery offers a dynamic and enriching environment where art enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals can engage deeply with the art community. With a reputation for excellence within the Greater Houston arts scene, Laura Rathe Fine Art operates at the intersection of cultural enrichment and commercial success, providing a platform for artists to thrive and for clients to acquire meaningful artwork. As an esteemed... Show More
Job Requirements
- Experience of at least 3 years in art sales or previous senior sales role in the art industry or luxury goods or other high-end environment
- Ability to initiate, develop and complete artwork sales to clients consistently
- Capability to work in a fast paced environment and manage daily gallery operations
- Ambitious self-starter with proven sales and sales management success
- Excellent English proficiency in written and spoken communication
- Full time availability with flexible hours to staff and attend gallery events
- Highly organized, self-motivated and responsible
- Engagement in Greater Houston arts community and networking opportunities
- CRM and selling experience
- Previous experience managing sales teams
- Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and graphic design for marketing
- Well presented and polished
- Genuine passion for the arts
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Fine Art Administration, Art History, or related field preferred
- Master's degree a plus
- At least 3 years experience in art sales or senior sales role in luxury goods or high-end environment
- Proven sales and sales management experience
- Excellent English skills, both written and spoken
- CRM and selling experience
- Adobe Photoshop and graphic design knowledge
- Previous experience managing sales teams
- Ability to motivate and exceed sales goals
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Polished and professional presentation
- Passion for the arts
Job Duties
- Work with Houston Director to assist with sales, online and digital marketing, installations, artist relations and new artist and programming development
- Interface with gallery visitors and generate walk-in sales
- Respond to in-person and online sales inquiries
- Serve as Artist liaison in Director's absence
- Create new sales opportunities by engaging clients and attending museum shows and art events
- Track and manage artist CVs, press, images and files
- Grow sales base of Austin clients
- Facilitate communication with artists
- Prepare content for exhibitions, press releases, eblasts, social media, gallery website and online sales platforms
- Maintain artist interest mailing lists
- Respond to press inquiries and art image requests
- Participate in artwork installations
- Coordinate with Operations Coordinator on shipping, receiving and artwork database integrity
- Assist with or create collateral materials for exhibitions and lectures
- Work weekends and holidays as needed
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