Art Gallery Sales Assistant

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Join Miart Gallery London as an Art Gallery Sales Assistant !

Are you an experienced professional with a passion for luxury sales and a deep appreciation for art?

Award-winning Miart Gallery London is seeking a dedicated Art Gallery Sales Assistant to support sales at our prestigious gallery on St James’s Street in Mayfair. Working closely with the Gallery Director, you will be instrumental in delivering outstanding customer experiences and developing client relationships within a high-end art environment.

If you’re a highly motivated individual eager to combine your sales expertise with your interest in the arts, this is your opportunity to thrive. At Miart Gallery, your talents will help shape the future of art accessibility and cultural engagement.

Recognised as one of London’s top 10 galleries in 2022, we were later honoured with ‘Best Gallery in the UK’ (2024), ‘The Best 20 Galleries and Museums in the World’ (2024) by the World Art Awards, and ‘Art Gallery of the Year’ across 19 countries by the Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards. Most recently, we were honoured with the title of ‘Art Gallery of the Year 2025’ by the Innovation & Excellence Awards.

Our network of contemporary art galleries is expanding, and we are committed to democratising access to meaningful, museum-quality artwork. Beyond our gallery walls, we actively organise international art festivals and cultural projects. With the opening of two new spaces, you’ll be joining us at a pivotal moment of growth—offering significant opportunities for career advancement.

About the Role

As a trusted advisor, you will introduce clients to an exceptional collection that blends historical masters like Auguste Rodin and Salvador Dalí with contemporary stars such as Banksy, Lorenzo Quinn, Wolfgang Stiller, and Gary James McQueen. Your role is to create memorable artistic journeys where collectors connect with pieces that speak to both legacy and innovation.

You will:

• Report directly to the Gallery Director
• Be the primary point of contact for clients, providing a personalised and informative service
• Use the CRM database and local business networks to drive lead generation and new sales
• Arrange and attend in-gallery or on-site consultation appointments
• Sell artworks priced between £5,000–£250,000 confidently to clients of various backgrounds
• Stay current with trends in art, design, and investment opportunities
• Organise and host artist events, previews, and exhibitions

This is a full-time role, working 6 days over a 5-day rota. Flexibility is essential due to event schedules outside standard business hours.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Previous experience in luxury sales or gallery environments
• Excellent client service and relationship-building skills
• Familiarity withCanva, Artsy, Mailchimp, Artlogic CRM
• Knowledge ofAML regulations andcustoms procedures
• Strong organisational and communication abilities
• Experience in artist research and database expansion
• Understanding of art fairs (e.g.,London Art Fair, FRIEZE )

Responsibilities

• Implement innovative sales strategies to exceed goals
• Deliver weekly sales performance reports
• Grow the client base through proactive outreach and referrals
• Focus on meaningful, in-person client engagement
• Build long-term relationships that result in repeat business and referrals

Rewards and Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (20 days + bank holidays, or time in lieu if worked)
• Competitive salary + unlimited commission potential
• Team bonuses, social events, and incentives
• Exclusive employee discounts of up to 40% on selected artworks

Ideal Candidate

• Energetic, creative, and ambitious
• Willing to travel as needed
• Background in art or luxury sales
• Confident, professional, and committed to excellence

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