Opera Gallery Madrid is looking for an Art Advisor with a proven track record in sales to join its team to work on weekends.
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.
· 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.
Please send resume and cover letter to madrid@operagallery.com with “Art Advisor” in the subject line.