Sales Associates (Art Gallery) at Alfred and Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Associate (Art Gallery)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are seeking a highly motivated and organized professional who wants to be part of a rapidly growing, internationally renowned contemporary art gallery in our Company.
• Qualified candidates should be highly motivated and organized with proven sales experience in a contemporary gallery setting.
• This is a full-time position, from Monday through Sunday off day is during the week, and it requires flexibility for additional hours based on the needs of the gallery (i.e. domestic and overseas travel to art fairs, openings, etc., meetings with clients / artists, special events).

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the gallery directors in the conducting of art sales, planning of sales strategies, and assessing of artwork valuations
• Create and maintain relationships with artists, collectors, consultants, curators, and other art world contacts
• Develop and retain and in-depth knowledge of the gallery artists’ practices and biographies
• Articulate and communicate artists’ ideas and intentions effectively to clients
• Inform clients of upcoming exhibitions and fair presentations, providing supporting materials as needed
• Meet and exceed quarterly sales goals
• Secure payment from clients in a timely fashion
• Communicate consistently and proactively with the sales team to review offers, sales, and sales opportunities
• Attend gallery openings, art fairs, dinners, and other events on behalf of the gallery; assist in art fair installation or de-installation as needed
• Research, monitor, and secure secondary market sales opportunities
• Assisting in the coordination of gallery exhibitions and art fair presentations
• Traveling for art fairs and exhibition openings

Requirements

• OND / SSCE as the minimum qualification
• At least two (2) years of professional sales experience in a contemporary art
• High degree of knowledge about contemporary art, institutions, and the art market
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and efficiently within tight deadlines
• Must be a female.

Remuneration
N50,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Any application received after the closing date will be automatically rejected.