What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gallery Sales Associate position at Altamira Fine Art?
Altamira Fine Art is seeking an enthusiastic, professional individual to join our team as a part-time and / or seasonal Gallery Sales Associate. This position is responsible for generating sales while providing an exceptional client experience. In addition, the Gallery Associate handles all inquiries, ensures purchases are packed and shipped in a timely manner, and assists in maintaining the gallery. The Gallery Associate will be friendly, highly motivated and team oriented with a passion for art and sales. Previous gallery experience is a plus. Weekend availability is a must.
About Us
Altamira Fine Art, located on Main St in old town Scottsdale Arizona, is a leading fine art gallery representing works by top contemporary western artists. We offer consultation and acquisition assistance, an annual schedule of exhibitions and welcome clients who are just beginning to collect art and those who have been collecting for years. Altamira offers fine art in a range of media; from oil painting and acrylic to contemporary glass and bronze to mixed media. Whether connecting with contours of Native American pottery or recalling a mountain memory within an abstract landscape, people who walk through our doors recognize the essential value of art in their lives.
Position Responsibilities Include :
- Generate and close sales of artwork
- Serve as initial point of contact in gallery, greeting and assisting clients
- Indoor and outdoor maintenance of the physical gallery space
- Handle client inquiries across all channels of communication, including email, phone, and social media
- Serve as primary agent for gallery fulfillment and logistics including packing and shipping
- Maintain artwork inventory, including on-site storage organization and updating website
- Assist with daily gallery operation, including handling artwork, gallery installations, and local deliveries
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and artists
- Other duties assigned
Ideal Qualifications include :