Gallery Manager

Masterworks•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Masterworks is a fintech platform that allows anyone to invest in SEC-qualified shares of multi-million dollar paintings by names like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso. In just three short years, Masterworks has built a portfolio of nearly $1.2 billion in world-class artworks, introducing nearly 950,000 individuals to the $2.2 trillion art market. Masterworks has been covered by major media publications such as The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times, and was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Startups in the US by LinkedIn. In 2021, Masterworks achieved unicorn status raising $110M in its Series A fundraising round at a valuation exceeding $1 billion. The company has 80+ employees based out of offices at 1 World Trade Center in the Financial District of New York City, operating with an entirely in-office team. Masterworks is looking for a New York-based Gallery Manager to manage general gallery operations as well as general client outreach to bring 50+ visitors a day to the gallery. Located at 30 East 74th street, the gallery is used to educate potential investors on art investing by organizing different exhibits of major artists like Banksy, Basquiat, and others, with daily investor events held nightly, from 4-7:30pm.

Requirements

A sales-oriented personality, comfortable with client outreach and sales
A demonstrated passion for art history, the art market, or the asset class
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong people skills
Well-dressed and personable
Highly organized and proactive
Bachelor’s Degree
Must be eligible for full-time US work - no exceptions.
Must be able to work from our Upper East Side gallery

Responsibilities

Follow-up on 50-74 RSVPs per day, and confirm attendance for the upcoming evening. Attempt to space-out attendees across a three hour block so the gallery does not become too busy
Support investment advisors by scheduling follow-up meetings for people who attended a show but our Masterworks financial advisors did not have a chance to speak with
Act as the on-site art expert, helping educate Masterworks financial advisors and visitors on the art on display
Open and close the gallery every day at 11am and 7:30pm
Work with Collections Manager on shipping and installations for shows, oversee care and keeping of artworks on view in tandem with installation team
Manage security guard and housekeepers