Sales Assistant To Partner (Post War, European, American Art)

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.
Who will work well with us:

• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.
• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn. Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world is not required.

About the Opportunity:
Sales Assistant to Partner | $60-70k

• A true passion for art is vital in this role, as this Partner curates approximately 4-6 exhibitions per year ranging from the contemporary to the historical.
• David Zwirner seeks a full-time Sales Assistant to work alongside one of the gallery's Partners.
• Joining one of our most curatorially active teams, this position will involve significant contact with artists estates and established clients, and therefore discretion and poise are essential.

What you’ll do:

• Liaise frequently with multiple departments within the gallery including Research, Client Development, Digital, Marketing and Registration to oversee projects that include:
• Manage guest lists for exhibitions, dinners, events while supporting the Partner during openings.
• Scheduling viewings, overseeing installs, and gathering all relevant materials for client visits.
• Creating art fair booth models, exhibition checklists, Online viewing rooms, Sales previews, press packets among others
• Facilitate in all aspects of exhibition development for Partner's estates and artists.
• Create checklists, manage loan documentation, assist in the development of publications, and writing artist statements.
• Manage the Partner's sales and facilitate with client relationships while formulating, sending out, and monitoring all sales offers.
• Follow up on invoices, prepare insurance appraisals and consignment agreements.

What we would like you to have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• BA in Art History and/or Arts Administration
• At least 2 years related experience in supporting senior staff members in an arts related company, preferably a contemporary art gallery
• A thorough knowledge of the Contemporary art and the art market is required, as well as a strong appreciation for Modern art and earlier time periods.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic landscape
• Proficiency in other languages is an added value, but not essential

What You Will Love About David Zwirner (benefits)

• Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.
• David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery’s long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Platform, Utopia Editions, Consignments, Program.
• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner commitment to Galleries Commit.
• 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.

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.
We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to [email protected].