David Zwirner
Sales Assistant to Senior Director
New York, NY · Director · Full-time
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About the role
- 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 markets, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.
Responsibilities
- Monitor all artists' solo/group exhibitions, both domestic and international, manage checklists and loans.
- 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.
- Provide sales support as needed (viewings, offers, previews).
- 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.
- 2-3 years in an assistant or administrative support role at a gallery.
- 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.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn.
- 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.
Compensation
- Sales Assistant to Senior Director | $60k annual salary, paid hourly; overtime eligible
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.
- What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits):
Equal opportunity
- David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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