Opera Gallery Madrid is looking for a full time Art Advisor with a proven track record in sales to join its team.
The Sales Advisor will report directly to the Director of Opera Gallery Madrid.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promptly and warmly welcome guests to the gallery.
- Provide premium customer service, product knowledge and expertise to customers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients, generate proposal for them -under’s Director supervision.
- Assist with gallery daily operation, gallery exhibitions, openings, managing the artworks and the gallery display.
- Work with the registrar team to coordinate shipping and installation schedules for works.
Qualifications for this role:
- BA degree, Art History or related degree.
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role at a contemporary art gallery or auction house, strongly preferred.
- Written and spoken proficiency of Spanish and English; French and Chinese, a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- An excellent working knowledge of a wide range of twentieth century and contemporary art and artists.
- Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word, as well as Adobe Photoshop.
Key personal qualities:
- Passionnate for modern and contemporary art.
- Demonstrate an ability to think creatively, sell strategically and communicate efficiently internally and externally.
- Ability to actively listen and to identify customer needs with an empathic approach.
- High Level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and dealing with professionals inside and outside the company.
- Energetic, outgoing and self-motivated.
- Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to manage a heavy workload, with a keen eye for detail.
- Enthusiastic and collaborative team player.
- Experience of working with collections and acquisitions.
- In touch with international trends in the art world.
- A flexible schedule, with availability to work on weekends.
Please send resume and cover letter to madrid@operagallery.com with "Art Advisor" in the subject line.