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David Zwirner seeks a full-time Sales Assistant to work alongside one of the gallery's Partners. The Sales Assistant will fulfill administrative assistant duties as well as liaise with curators, artists, and clients for the Senior Partner. This position may be scheduled Mondays - Fridays or Tuesdays - Saturdays depending on gallery needs.
Job Responsibility:
Support Senior Partner with roster of artists: Assist with general management of artists’ studios and estates, with exhibitions, requests, press, image requests, general studio requests, events, appraisals and artist care
Support with artist management, as well as gallery exhibitions globally
Providing broad sales support to Senior Partner: Help create sales offers, coordinate and prepare for client viewings
Conducting post-sale tasks including invoicing and coordination of shipping
Preparing consignment agreements and insurance appraisals
Provide all administrative support including: Daily management of Senior Partner’s calendar, agendas, to-do list and help set daily priorities and goals
Prepare travel arrangements, itineraries, appointments and expenses
Liaise frequently with multiple departments within the gallery to oversee projects such as exhibition and art fair booth models, gallery exhibition checklists, online viewing rooms, sales previews, and press packets, among others
Requirements:
2-3 years in an assistant or administrative support role at a gallery
Experience supporting senior leadership with calendar management and travel itinerary
Detail oriented with experience in managing upwards
Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and anticipate needs as well as organisational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-departmentally
Strong interest in sales
Passion for and knowledge of contemporary art
Superior writing skills
Ability to time manage and meet deadlines
Thorough working knowledge of contemporary art
Diligent
Extremely organized
Excellent time management and communication skills
Discretion and poise
Nice to have:
Passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn
What we offer:
Competitive Benefits Package
Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars