Foster\/White Gallery is hiring a full-time Sales Associate. Hours are, Tues – Sat. 10 – 6 pm and after 8 p.m. on First Thursday. \u00a0Foster\/White Gallery is one of Seattle\u2019s most established and well respected galleries. We represent professional artists selling to the most discerning client.<\/p>\n
The ideal candidate must have a proven record in luxury sales. We are looking for an energetic, warm and engaging personality to create and maintain client relationships. A high level of attention to detail and knowledge of fine art are essential to success.<\/p>\n
This is first and foremost a sales position. Other responsibilities include press communications, managing inventory, gallery maintenance, and exhibition installation.<\/p>\n
Requirements:
\n– Exceptional customer service
\n– Superior oral and written communication skills
\n– High level of professionalism and maturity
\n– Ability to work within deadlines and under pressure
\n– 3 \u2013 5 years experience in fine art sales, high end retail or a similar environment.
\n– Logical thinking and problem solving skills
\n– Heavy lifting ability (50 lbs)
\n– Comfortable working on a 12 ft ladder
\n– Computer knowledge essential
\n– A valid driver\u2019s license<\/p>\n
Experience with the following is considered an asset:
\n– Commercial gallery sales or luxury sales experience
\n– Adobe CS, Microsoft Office
\n– Arts administration, art history, communication, marketing
\n– Art handling experience<\/p>\n
How to Apply<\/p>\n
Stop by the gallery and introduce yourself with resume, cover letter and writing sample. Our address is 220 Third Avenue South in Seattle.<\/p>\n
If hand delivery is not an option, we will also accept an email response with the following criteria: Write to us at resumes.fosterwhite@gmail.com with a cover letter detailing your aptitude for sales along with a writing sample which demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively about art. Resumes submitted without a cover letter and writing sample will not be reviewed.<\/p>\n
Please no phone calls.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
www.fosterwhite.com \u00a0\/ \u00a0fosterwhite@gmail.com \u00a0\/ \u00a02066222833<\/p>\n
Open until filled \/\u00a0Full time<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/arts\/fine-art-sales–marketing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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