Art Retail Manager - Cape Town
A prominent Cape Town Based Art Gallery is looking to employ a Retail Art Gallery Manager to run the day-to-day operations of the gallery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide a variety of support services to gallery volunteers, interns, staff, managers and directors, as well as artists and vendors.
- Ordering office or retail supplies, answering phones,
- Issue and manage written correspondence,
- Set up or confirm appointments or event schedules with artists, vendors, clients or visitors
- Check shipments to confirm arrival of new pieces for an event;
- Unpack and prepare pieces for display;
- Set up exhibition or event spaces;
- Help design and coordinate an exhibit
- Arrange catering for special events, create an event schedule or coordinate with event participants.
- Assist with the purchase and sale of artwork,
- Manage art orders,
- Do stock control of artworks in inventory
- Prepare sold artwork for shipment or follow up with customers to confirm the successful arrival and good condition of sold pieces
- Work closely with the drivers and installers, planning of routes for drivers
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- Matric. A Bachelors degree or equivalent tertiary qualification will be advantageous
- 3 - 5 years working in an art gallery
- Strong personality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Very well organized and structured
- Code 8/10 License
- Works well in a team
- Fully computer literate
- Good Social Media Skills
- Event management and marketing skills
- Sales background or experience beneficial
- Energetic and Personable
Salary
Market Related negotiable depending on experience
Interested
If you are able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, is a dynamic and vibrant individual join this well-established unique organisation Our client is looking to fill this position promptly, so don't miss out on this chance to advance your career.
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