Now Hiring - Retail Sales Sales Assistant to Senior Partner in New York, NY

David Zwirner seeks a full-time Sales Assistant to work alongside one of the gallery’s Senior Partners. This position will involve significant contact with curators, artists and long time clients therefore discretion and poise are essential.

Primary Duties include but not limited to:

• Manage the Partner’s secondary market consignments, prepare consignment and contract agreements; liaise with clients on cataloguing 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).
• Create and manage guest lists for exhibitions/dinners and support the Partner during openings.
• Facilitate in the support of Partner’s Artists and Estates - respond to studio needs, communicate 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: production, shipping, framing, photography, research, etc.
• Organize travel arrangements and build customized itineraries.
• Manage expenses and submit reports to accounting.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a BA in Art History and/or Arts Administration.
• At least two (2) years related experience or the equivalent.
• Superior writing skills.
• Ability to time manage and meet deadlines.
• A thorough working knowledge of contemporary art is required.

Position hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am to 6pm. Candidate will occasionally need to work additional hours for Openings and Events. Salary Range: $55,000 - 65,000. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and three (3) references.

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.