Sales Assistant to Senior Director

About the opportunity

David Zwirner seeks a full-time Sales Assistant to work alongside one of our Senior Directors. The ideal candidate will have a BA in Art History and/or Arts Administration or Business Administration and at least two years related experience or the equivalent.

What you’ll do:

• Respond to all artists and artist studio needs, communicating with external contacts, etc.
• Maintain 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.
• Aid the Senior Director in sending out and monitoring offers, work with the marketing department to obtain images, provenance, press packs, and all other relevant documentation for offers.
• Manage Senior Director’s sales, follow up on invoices, and prepare insurance appraisals.
• Manage Senior Director’s secondary market consignments, prepare consignment and contract agreements; liaise with clients on cataloging and research materials, and create presentations for client offers and significant works.
• Create and manage client lists for exhibition previews/dinners, and support the Director during openings.
• Organize the Senior Director's schedule, plan and book travel, keep track of meetings, and create expense reports.
• Responsible for organizing the Senior Director’s inboxes and staying on top of all communication requests.

What we would like you to have:

• 2-3 years in an assistant or administrative support role at a gallery.
• Experience supporting senior leadership with calendar management and travel itinerary.
• Detail-oriented workflow with experience in managing upwards.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and anticipate needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-departmentally.
• Passion for and knowledge of contemporary art.

What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits):

• Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner's commitment to Galleries Commit.
• Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, and family medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

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.