What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Consultant position at Altamira Fine Art?
Company Description
Altamira Fine Art is a leading fine art gallery representing works by top contemporary western artists. We offer consultation and acquisition assistance, an annual schedule of exhibitions and welcome clients who are just beginning to collect art and those who have been collecting for years. Altamira offers fine art in a range of media; from oil painting and acrylic to contemporary glass and bronze to mixed media. We aim to connect our discerning clientele with premiere artists in the contemporary Western or “New West” movement.
Role Description
Altamira Fine Art is seeking an enthusiastic, professional individual to join our team as a full-time Gallery Sales Associate. This position is responsible for generating sales while providing an exceptional client experience. In addition, the Gallery Associate handles all inquiries, ensures purchases are packed and shipped in a timely manner, and assists in maintaining the gallery. The Gallery Associate will be friendly, highly motivated and team oriented with a passion for art and sales. Previous gallery experience is a plus. Weekend availability is a must.
Position Responsibilities
- Generate and develop sales of artwork
- Serve as initial point of contact in gallery, greeting and assisting clients
- Indoor and outdoor maintenance of the physical gallery space
- Handle client inquiries across all channels of communication, including email, phone, and social media
- Serve as primary agent for gallery fulfillment and logistics including packing and shipping
- Maintain artwork inventory, including on-site storage organization and updating website
- Assist with daily gallery operation, including handling artwork, gallery installations, and local deliveries
- Build and maintain relationships with Clients, Designers and Artists
- Other duties assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge of the contemporary art market
- Detail-oriented with emphasis on organization
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work flexible hours and perform off-site work as required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Instagram and other forms of social media.
- Experience with Photoshop is preferred.
- Heavy lifting required
- Self-motivated
- Has a vehicle for transportation
- Lives within 30 minutes of the Gallery
- Works well in a team environment