Gallery Sales Director

Solana Beach, CA | $20 to $23/hr Tiered Commissions | $100k Potential

Ethan Blu Transcendent Art Gallery is hiring a high-performing Gallery Sales Director to drive artwork sales, cultivate collector relationships, lead premium client experiences, and help grow a distinctive contemporary gallery brand.

This is a rare opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of sales, culture, hospitality, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The right candidate can build trust, close premium sales, create momentum, and grow into long-term leadership.

$20 to $23/hr base pay

10% to 15% tiered commissions

2% bonus on self-generated sales

Average artwork sale approximately $10,000

$100k annual opportunity for strong performers

Leadership growth path

Ethan Blu Transcendent Art Gallery blends fine art, elevated atmosphere, and meaningful human experience through original artwork, exhibitions, events, and immersive programming.

We believe transcendence means giving back. Part of our success supports charitable causes and helps free families from modern slavery. We believe meaningful success should create meaningful impact.

Drive artwork sales through walk-in traffic, referrals, networking, relationship-building, and proactive outreach.

Build relationships with collectors, designers, executives, referral partners, and premium clientele.

Deliver a polished in-gallery experience that converts visitors into long-term collectors and advocates.

Lead two secular breathwork / meditation sessions daily, four days per week, focused on calming the nervous system, reducing stress, increasing presence, and creating a welcoming environment.

Use these sessions to generate recurring foot traffic, deepen relationships, and organically introduce new visitors to the gallery.

Manage a small overseas support team assisting with outreach support, lead generation, administrative tasks, and digital execution.

Oversee smooth gallery operations including scheduling, presentation standards, client follow-up, and day-to-day professionalism.

Support openings, private appointments, collector events, collaborations, and strategic growth initiatives.

Proven performer in sales, luxury retail, hospitality, private clubs, real estate, client advisory, business development, or another relationship-driven field.

Polished communicator with executive presence and natural warmth.

Comfortable discussing premium products, guiding buying decisions, and closing meaningful transactions.

Highly organized, self-directed, accountable, and energized by results.

Strong leadership instincts with the ability to manage others and create momentum.

Motivated to earn $100k annually through performance.

Experience with art, design, wellness, events, or lifestyle brands is a plus.

Begins as an independent contractor role with the opportunity to evolve into a full employee leadership position.

Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Some weekends required for openings, private appointments, and special events.

Primarily in-person in Solana Beach.

Tiered commission structure rewards higher monthly sales volume.

10% on first $20,000 monthly sales

12% on $20,001 to $40,000 monthly sales

15% on sales above $40,000 monthly

2% bonus on self-generated business.

Commission paid on cleared funds.

Build inside a distinctive and growing creative brand.

Gain direct influence over revenue and expansion.

Work in a beautiful, inspiring environment.

Participate in a mission-driven business where success helps others beyond the walls of the gallery.

Create a path toward senior leadership rather than simply filling a role.

If you know how to build trust, generate results, and turn opportunity into momentum, we’d love to hear from you.