Gallery Manager in Sales and Administration (m/f/d)

SETAREH, a renowned, leading gallery headquartered in Düsseldorf, is currently seeking a full-time gallery manager in sales and administration for our Berlin gallery at Schöneberger Ufer 71. This is a multifaceted role offering insight into various areas such as gallery management, administration, and client relations. 

Key Responsibilities:

·     Managing gallery operations, including the planning of exhibitions and upkeep of the gallery

·     In the sales area: proactively facilitating and selling artworks to existing and new collectors, collections, and institutions 

·     Handling and corresponding with collector inquiries both in person and digitally; maintaining relationships with collectors; maintaining the database 

·     Creating, sending, and following up on offers, portfolios, and sales dossiers 

·     Compiling sales-supporting materials, price lists, provenance details, etc. 

·     Creating and maintaining artwork lists, condition reports, texts, artist CVs

·     Coordinating logistics & shipping, photographers for installation views, and art handlers

·     Collaborating with artists (Artist Liaison), institutions, and foundations both nationally and internationally 

 ·     General front desk duties, visitor support, administration, and assistance with communication 

·     Support during art fairs both in the gallery and on-location.         

·     Networking at art-related events in Berlin throughout the year. Research and contact with Berlin artists and other cultural programs.              

·     Research, analysis of the art market, analysis and research of new artists, strategic concepts and solutions in sales

·     Work schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 

Requirements: 

·     At least a completed Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Cultural Studies, or Cultural Management or a comparable education

·     Min. 2 years of gallery experience or equivalent experience in sales or management

·     Organizational talent and communication skills, strong persuasiveness with an independent work style 

·     Excellent English skills; additional foreign languages are a plus 

·     Friendly and engaging personality

·     Structured and responsible way of working, quick comprehension, resilience and adaptability, high level of flexibility and commitment 

·     Interest in contemporary as well as modern art

·     Strong computer skills, safe handling of MS Office programs and handling of Adobe InDesign is required

We offer: 

·     Promotional opportunities

·     An international team 

·     A creative environment with a regular rotation of exhibitions, making for an inspiring atmosphere 

·     The opportunity to work in a top-tier gallery in one of Germany’s most exciting art hubs with an international focus 

We look forward to receiving your application, including your earliest possible start date, via email to: m.dacquisto@setareh.com.