Sales Associate

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Sales Associate / Registrar to join our team. You will be working in the gallery located in Ketchum, ID during gallery hours 10-5. Gilman Contemporary has created a welcoming space for both collectors and the artists we represent. We nurture and encourage both the appreciation and acquisition of contemporary art. We represent a broad range of artists working in photography, painting, and mixed media.

This position is multi-faceted and requires being comfortable to move from one task to another with ease The ideal candidate will have a passion for sales and customer service, has excellent communication skills and is detail oriented.

Tasks range from general administration, management of sales providing exceptional customer service before, during and after a sale, assist in artist relationships, inventory management, website management (this does not require HTML knowledge as the website is managed via our database), and assist in the curation of exhibitions.

Skills:

- Strong organizational skills to manage inventory and sales processes efficiently

- Excellent customer service skills to build rapport with clients and drive sales

- Experience in retail preferred

- Strong writing and editing skills

- Personable

- Clear communication abilities

- Self-motivated

- Computer literacy

-Knowledge of photoshop and the adobe suite

Preferred but not required Skills:

An understanding and appreciation of art, combined with business and marketing skills to assist in the running of a profitable art gallery

Job Type: Full Time (35 hours a week) or part-time (28 hours a week)

Must be available weekends (Tuesday or Wednesday- Saturday)

Supplemental pay:

-      Quarterly bonus pay based on overall sales performance

Education:

-      Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

-      Customer service

-      sales associate, administrator, assistant registrar, or marketing