Sales & Operations Manager

The Sales & Operations Manager is a critical role central to the artistic and commercial success of the gallery. You benefit from a bonus calculated as a share of the sales commission pool. 

You will support the gallery sales team as well as the gallery operations team.

It is an opportunity to be key member of the team supporting both the Sales & Operations teams.

You will have a wide variety of interesting tasks such as conducting artwork research, researching clients, maintaining contact with clients, keeping ArtLogic database up to date, responding to gallery enquires, maintaining the inventory of art works, coordinating shipping & delivery of artworks, maintaining Artist ReSale Rights information (ARR) information, raising sales invoices, supporting HR administration, and ensuring the smooth running of all gallery facilities from managing the cleaning staff to liaising with IT contractors. 

Key Tasks : 

• Research artwork sales including price, auction, and artist research 
• Maintain client database including ensuring records maintained in ArtLogic
• Filter and respond to enquires 
• Assist in the sales process from consignment to delivery ensuring all documentation completed 
• Co-ordinate the shipping  & delivery of art works 
• Complete Condition Reports on received art works 
• Make certain that art works are correctly along with maintenance, packing, and handling notes
• Catalogue incoming artworks 
• Maintain Artist ReSale Rights information (ARR)  
• Raise sales invoices, process payments, and compile artist commission payments 
• Maintain the VAT Margin Scheme records 
• Keep inventory up to date 
• Liaise with conservators regarding restoration work 
• Administrative support regarding Human Resources, Health & Safety compliance, and Finance 
• Daily gallery facilities management including management of cleaning staff

Experience required : 

• Similar experience gained in a gallery or auction house is required. 

Why join this gallery : 

It’s an exciting time to join. With a new management & executive team the gallery is embarking on strong growth plans backed by large capital investment. The gallery focusses on contemporary artists working in a range of mediums including video. Whilst maintaining a strong commercial focus the gallery has an open and engaging style whereby events are held to develop meaningful value added experiences for existing and potential customers.