Senior Director, Private Sales
About The Position
Level & Co. is a secondary market gallery specializing in Post-War and Contemporary art from abstract expressionism to neo-expressionism to 21st-century masters. As a Masterworks affiliate, we act as the primary sourcing agent to find collectors interested in purchasing paintings. Additionally, we broker secondary market works between collectors. Collectively, the team sees more than $100 million per year in secondary market activity. We are looking for a savvy, resourceful, and diligent New York-based sales specialist with a deep focus on Post War and Contemporary Art to work directly as a client manager with our President of the gallery. The Role will have four key components: Manage special projects for key clients of the gallery (acquisitions, due diligence, consignments, advisory) Conduct new client outreach on behalf of Level & Co. President and build new client relationships for the gallery Manage key intermediary relationships for the gallery Proactively generate new business opportunities Plan and execute exhibitions Attend key art world events, fairs, auctions Host client viewings In the first few months, you will: Manage acquisition projects for key Level & Co. clients Conduct outreach to establish new relationships Help plan for upcoming exhibitions Conduct daily outreach to new potential clients
Requirements
- 8+ years in a specialist role at a leading gallery or auction house or as an independent dealer
- Expertise in Post-War and Contemporary Art at $1mm+ price points
- Experience with negotiations and ability to multitask
- Team player, proactive, highly organized, and attentive to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Fluency in at least one other language is preferred
- Ability to travel (local and international)
- Must be eligible for full-time US work - no exceptions.
- Must be able to work from our NY office - not a remote role.
- Must be able to travel periodically for short stints
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in at least one other language is preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage special projects for key clients of the gallery (acquisitions, due diligence, consignments, advisory)
- Conduct new client outreach on behalf of Level & Co. President and build new client relationships for the gallery
- Manage key intermediary relationships for the gallery
- Proactively generate new business opportunities
- Plan and execute exhibitions
- Attend key art world events, fairs, auctions
- Host client viewings
- Manage acquisition projects for key Level & Co. clients
- Conduct outreach to establish new relationships
- Help plan for upcoming exhibitions
- Conduct daily outreach to new potential clients
Benefits
- Free admission to art museums and galleries
- Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA options
- PTO and 401k
- Discounted Equinox membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
