Art Gallery Sales Associate

Highgate Hotels • Greenville, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gallery Consultant supports the sales, service, art, and operations of the gallery, as well as Art Enrichment training and development for hotel employees and guests. The role helps maintain hotel curating standards and Richard Kessler’s Collection, while demonstrating Kessler Values and service standards to provide positive experiences for guests and staff. The position pays $15 per hour and includes commission, which will be discussed during the interview. The hiring schedule focuses on Thursday through Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; shifts include weekends and holidays and may vary with business demands.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in luxury retail, customer service, fine art, or a similar scope and title.
• Experience within luxury brands or markets.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven sales performance and consistent achievement of measurable goals.
• Demonstrated ability to build a client book of business among internal and external guests or collectors, including key media and market clients.
• Positive, results-oriented approach and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work a highly flexible schedule to support the gallery.
• Knowledge and experience with Excel, Outlook, and point-of-sale systems.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and hang items weighing up to 50 pounds, including oversized artwork, installations, and sculptures.
• Ability to sit, stoop, bend, crouch, reach, use fingers to handle or feel, and visually inspect details in person or via computer.
• Comfort working in a shared space with constant noise and no private office.
• Ability to manage frequent changes in priorities and deadlines with optimism, professionalism, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or a related field.
• Experience within organizations of a similar size.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Gallery Director across business areas to support successful gallery operations and activities.
• Model The Kessler Collection’s mission, core values, and service standards when interacting with guests, employees, vendors, and artists.
• Support sourcing, curating, signage, and standards for art and products in the gallery and hotel.
• Maintain point-of-sale activity, including obtaining, entering, adjusting, and reporting data.
• Support end-of-month inventory controls and adjustments.
• Use Excel and Outlook consistently for gallery operations.
• Participate in planning and executing artist events across mediums and scopes of work.
• Participate in training and development of Art Enrichment programs for employees and guests.
• Participate in hotel and Richard Kessler Collection curating standards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty, personal, medical, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed