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JOB TITLE: Art Gallery Director

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Corwin Galleries is hiring a Gallery Director/Manager to begin immediately. Located in downtown Hamilton, MT, Corwin Galleries is a high-end art gallery featuring a small, curated collection of artwork from impressive artists around the country. We welcome you to join a stimulating, motivated and art-filled environment.

We are looking for an applicant with an out-going personality who greets every customer as close friends and family. We are known for our welcoming environment! It is important to initiate conversation, regardless of trying to make a sale. With that said, however, we are looking for candidates with a strong sales background and ability to close a sale.

Ideally the candidate should be familiar with artwork, a transactional sales process, installing artwork, and keeping the gallery space elegant and tidy, and promoting the gallery through its marketing programs.

While not attending customers, there are numerous duties to be done and they are listed below.

This is a seasonal/temporary job, could turn into annual position. The gallery is on the market for sale. Timely notice will be given to employee in the event that the gallery does sell.

Responsibilities:

Represent the gallery to promote and sell products/services to existing and prospective clients.

Manage and operate the front desk.

Close and complete sales through point of sale systems.

Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.

Keep financial records up to date.

Resolve customer issues and complaints to maximize satisfaction.

Travel to art shows and events.

Install exhibitions.

Establish, develop and maintain relationships with our artists.

Develop digital marketing strategies by studying economic indicators, tracking changes in supply and demand, identifying customers and their current and future needs, and monitoring the competition.

Plans and executes all web, SEO/SEM, database marketing, email, social media, and display advertising campaigns.

Designs, builds, and maintains our social media presence, i.e. Instagram and Facebook.

Brainstorms and implements new and creative growth strategies through marketing.

Develops and executes online advertising of products to targeted audiences.

Write clear marketing copy to promote our products/services.

Proofread and edit blog posts before publication.

Photograph, film and post content of the gallery and its artists daily.

Creating schedules to deliver exciting content.

Posting daily on all social media platforms.

Conduct simple keyword research and use SEO guidelines to increase web traffic.

Promote content on social media.

Identify customers’ needs and gaps in our content and recommend new topics.

Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images and tone).

Update website content as needed.

Build an online community and engage with comments.

Plan and execute public events at the gallery, i.e. art shows, and dinners.

Requirements:

Strong experience in sales (3-5 years)

Minimal artistic ability, but an understanding of artistic processes.

Familiarity with BRM and CRM practices along with ability to build productive business professional relationships.

Highly motivated and target driven!

Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills

Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills

Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.

Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.

Knowledge of art and ability to speak comfortably about art.

Able follow instruction and install exhibitions.

Self-motivated yet customer-focused

Advertising channels we currently use, but would like to add more if necessary:

• Facebook
• Amazon
• Etsy
• Ebay
• Pinterest
• Instagram
• Shopify
• Google
• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Mailchimp

STRONG photography and video skills

Familiarity with web publications

Excellent writing and editing skills in English

Knowledge on effective hashtag use to increase engagement.

Creative ideas to create exciting content.

Video editing skills using preferred software.

Excellent communication skills and outgoing personality

Ability to meet deadlines

Event planning

Ability to lift up to 50lbs (artwork can be heavy)

Excellent and careful packaging skills for packing artwork for shipment.

Ability to present oneself as professional and polished and continually keep the gallery space the same.

• No college degree required

We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional team member to join our culture, which is kindness and love towards our customers and the planet. If you think you fit this role well, please send a resume. James will reach out to schedule an interview. Thank you!

Prior to hiring, a background check will be implemented.

Salary:

$22 per hour

Bonuses

Commissions

2 Weeks paid vacation all government holidays after 6 months.

Full time - 40 hours a week

Tuesday - Saturday (10am - 6:00pm)

Respond with resume to:

James Corwin

www.corwingalleries.com

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Why are you applying for this job?

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hamilton, MT 59840: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person