What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Gallery Sales Associate position at Contemporary Art Gallery in Philadelphia?
Company Description:
Morton Contemporary Art Gallery is a premier art gallery located in the heart of Philadelphia, showcasing a diverse collection of fine contemporary artists, both locally and from around the world.
Role Description:
This is a part-time Art Gallery Sales Associate position. The Gallery Associate will be responsible for assisting in art sales, recruiting clients, inventory management, assisting marketing manager in mailchimp newsletters, instagram, and photography of collections, website updates, and more. We need a highly driven individual who has very strong entrepreneurial instincts, is a self-starter, extremely organized, LOVES SALES, has zero issue doing grunt work, and wants to learn the business of the art world at a highly successful contemporary Philadelphia gallery. For the right candidate, there is room to grow with this company.
All candidates MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME NO EXCEPTION.
Qualifications:
- Sales, Customer Service in art, and/or luxury retail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of contemporary art trends and artists
- A degree in art history, studio art, or art administration preferred
- Ability to work weekends and holidays
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- HARD SKILLS: Shopify, Mailchimp, Canva, Excel, Social Media Marketing, Blogging about art, AI skills
- Proven experience installing and hanging an art exhibition preferred
PART-TIME: FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY or just SATURDAY-SUNDAY. THIS IS THE SCHEDULE, no exceptions. WEEKENDS NEEDED.
Pay is HOURLY PLUS COMMISSION of sales.
Job Type: Part-time
Application Question(s):
- Sales experience is required. Do you have at least 2 years of sales experience?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Location:
- Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $30