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About the Role

David Zwirner Inc. seeks a full-time Sales Assistant to work alongside one of our Senior Directors. The ideal candidate will have a BA in Art History and/or Arts Administration or Business Administration, and at least two years of related experience or the equivalent. The schedule for this role is Tuesday - Saturday. Superior writing skills, the ability to time manage and meet deadlines, and a thorough working knowledge of contemporary art are required. This position will involve significant contact with artists, long-time clients, and other art industry professionals; therefore, discretion and poise are essential. Candidates must be diligent, extremely organized, and possess excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage Senior Director’s sales, follow up on invoices, and prepare insurance appraisals.
Manage the Senior Director’s secondary market consignments, prepare consignment and contract agreements; liaise with clients on cataloging and research materials, and create presentations for client offers and significant works.
Prepare insurance appraisals and valuations for incoming consignments.
Provide sales support as needed (viewings, offers, previews).
Assist Senior Director in sending out and monitoring offers, work with the marketing department to obtain images, provenance, press packs, and all other relevant documentation for offers.
Respond to all artists and artist studio needs, communicating with external contacts, etc.
Monitor all artists’ solo/group exhibitions, both domestic and international, manage checklists and loans.
Liaise with other gallery staff regarding all aspects of inventory & exhibition management, including production, shipping, framing, photography, research, and other related tasks.
Create and manage client lists for exhibition previews/dinners, and support the Director during openings.
Organize Senior Directors' schedule, plan and book travel, keep track of meetings, and create expense reports.
Responsible for organizing the Senior Director's inbox and staying on top of all communication requests.

Requirements

2-3 years in an assistant or administrative support role at a gallery.
Experience supporting senior leadership with calendar management and travel itinerary.
Detail-oriented with experience in managing upwards.
Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and anticipate needs, as well as organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-departmentally.
Strong interest in sales.
Passion for and knowledge of contemporary art.
BA in Art History and/or Arts Administration or Business Administration.
At least two years of related experience or the equivalent.
Superior writing skills.
Ability to time manage and meet deadlines.
Thorough working knowledge of contemporary art.
Discretion and poise are essential.
Candidates must be diligent, extremely organized.
Possess excellent time management and communication skills.

Skills

Sales
Time management
Organization
Communication
Writing
Contemporary art knowledge
Calendar management
Travel itinerary management
Multi-tasking
Prioritization
Anticipating needs

Location

New York
London
Los Angeles
Hong Kong
Paris

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2-3 years

Education Level

BA in Art History
BA in Arts Administration
BA in Business Administration

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

About the Company

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do.
Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates.
Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres.
Active in both the primary and secondary markets, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.
David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery’s long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Utopia Editions, and Consignments.
Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner's commitment to Galleries Commit.

Equal Opportunity

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations.
The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.