Art Advisor_Luxury Sales Associate - East Hampton

Sorrel Sky Gallery is a nationally respected, prestigious gallery, representing some of the top artists in the industry since 2002. We are currently seeking an Art Advisor / Gallery Sales Associate for an amazing opportunity at our newest gallery, opening in May 2025 in East Hampton, NY.  Learn more about our beautiful galleries at www.sorrelsky.com .

If you are driven to provide exceptional client service, have experience in fine art and/or luxury high-value sales, and are seeking your next career opportunity, this could be a great fit for you. (Please note we are seeking local candidates; relocation/housing are not provided.)

In this role you will interact with clientele from all over the world, assisting them in making art selections and creating a seamless experience from purchase through to installation. Working as part of the Sorrel Sky team, you will be involved in planning special events, creating a welcoming environment, problem-solving, and ensuring outstanding customer service.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A successful record of personal sales in fine art or high-value luxury brands. Ability to achieve and exceed sales goals.
• Ability to perform under pressure, prioritize and address issues in a timely manner.
• Strong understanding of customer service practices.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work flexible hours including some weekends, holidays and for shows and events.
• Bachelor’s degree in art, business, or a related field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the location team to ensure the success of the Gallery location. Teamwork is a must!
• Greet all visitors, and attend to clients to facilitate sales.
• Organize and enter incoming inventory into the gallery’s database.
• Communicate with represented artists regarding inventory intake and return.
• Answer phones and successfully close phone sales.
• Attend to clients through the complete process of the sale: identifying serious buyers, closing, taking payment, coordinating shipment, follow-up.
• Build productive and long-term relationships with clientele.
• Set and achieve sales goals.
• Suggest ways to improve sales.
• Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service.
• Process purchases using POS system.
• Display inventory in a creative and compelling way.
• Maintain knowledge of exhibitions, events, and represented artists.
• Represent the gallery in a professional and knowledgeable manner while conducting sales at exhibitions and events.
• Work with Gallery Manager and team to discover targets for private and public institutional acquisitions of art, and develop plans for outreach and submissions of work for consideration. Develop relationships with interior designers and art consultants.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the gallery.
• Assist staff with other duties as needed.

Please send a resume to [email protected]. Please include whether you are seeking full or part-time employment and a brief review of your sales experience in art or luxury sales. Note: No relocation provided; we are seeking local candidates.