Gallery Associate - Sales & Marketing

Coastal Peoples can offer you the opportunity to experience Indigenous culture in an arts environment. Since 1996, the Gallery has presented a world-class First Nations and Inuit collection and has brought visitors and collectors together to experience their art & culture in a warm and inviting setting.

There is an exciting opportunity for a Sales & Marketing professional to join our vibrant Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver.

You will be responsible for achieving sales targets and executing marketing objectives. The role will involve prospecting and soliciting clients as well as involvement in all aspects of marketing the gallery.

We’re seeking a self-motivated, super organized, and versatile individual with an eye for detail who possesses the essential skills required and is willing to initiate projects while handling specific duties during a flexible work week.

If this sounds like you, then we would be delighted to have you apply.

Responsibilities:

Working within a team environment, you would perform key tasks to assist in the performance of the gallery, including:

1. Engage with potential buyers and clients in person and electronically
2. Sustain relationships with and prospect clientele to increase sales in person or via CRM
3. Prepare and accomplish key sales & marketing objectives and strategies
4. Create content, manage engagement, track progress, and execute plans
5. Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate advertising and promotions
6. Create partnership opportunities within existing and/or new markets
7. Identify marketing opportunities based upon the gallery’s target markets & brand
8. Improve profitability through research and identifying new market opportunities
9. Prepare and obtain materials specific to exhibitions and special events
10. Collect, analyze, and provide reports on data and trends
11. Establish and maintain external relationships with media partners, vendors, and gallery graphic designer
12. Develop a creative brief to guide each campaign including exhibitions
13. Work with gallery graphic designer to develop creative visuals and branding
14. Negotiate and execute media buys within budget

Qualifications:

1. University Degree or Diploma in marketing or other relevant field
2. Minimum 2 years work experience in sales & marketing
3. Experience with digital marketing
4. Confident, dependable individual to contribute enthusiastically and take on key sales & marketing responsibilities within an intimate team environment
5. Self-reliant multi-tasker capable of working independently and as a part of an integrated team
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience dealing with high-end clientele
7. A flair for the creative and project management skills are necessary
8. Ability to handle deadlines and problem-solve quickly and effectively
9. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite skills
10. Adobe Photoshop and CRM system experience is an asset
11. Ability to handle delicate artwork in a professional manner
12. Experience with printed collateral materials and catalogues is an asset
13. Experience in maintaining a client database and/or website is an asset
14. Experience in corporate B2B sales and/or events management is an asset
15. An interest or specific knowledge in Canadian First Nations’ culture is preferred
16. Flexible weekly schedule including some weekends

How to Apply:

Please indicate on your submission where you discovered this job posting.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and references.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls or gallery drop-ins please.

This position will remain open until it is filled.

Remuneration is competitive based on experience.