Executive/Senior Executive - Business Development & Partnerships

Organisation Overview

Formerly Very Special Arts Singapore, ART:DIS, established in 1993, is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing learning and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwDs) through the arts. Our diverse programmes nurture the artistic interests of PwDs, bolstering their self-confidence and integrating them into a supportive community beyond formal education.

Our professional development pathways ensure sustainable impact, offering valuable work experience to empower PwDs for independent living. We run 3 centres in the community and serve over 870 individuals annually through the 27 programmes we organise.

Role Overview

This role specifically focuses on growing livelihood opportunities for our artists with disabilities, mainly through the sale of their artwork merchandise, artwork licenses, and commissioned work opportunities. The sales channels include various public pop-up events (e.g., Boutiques Fair, Clay Fest Market), and you will be responsible for the logistics preparation and sale of our merchandise at these events, engaging directly with public customers.

Part of your role will also require you to engage with corporates for commissioned art, corporate workshops, and corporate gifting needs.

The role will report directly to the Executive Director covering the following work tracks:

• Sales of merchandise (@art.dis.studio | www.artdis-studio.com)
• Commission artworks
• Corporate Workshops
• Sale of artworks and artwork licenses

• Account manage existing partnerships with government agencies, corporates, individuals, and families while growing new leads.
• Manage administrative tasks such as issuing quotations and sales invoices, arranging logistic supports (product packing, printing, setting up in booth sales)
• Manage and participate in pop-up events for ARTDIS Studio

Qualifications/Skillsets

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
• Good interpersonal skills to engage with teammates and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Resourceful, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Strong planning and organisational/administrative skills
• Able to handle deadlines and stress in a fast-paced environment

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of working experience in events management/sales/arts & design sector would be an advantage
• Open to hiring fresh grads or mid-career applicants

Application

Only Singaporeans need to apply.

Salary: Est $3,000 - $4,200

Kindly note only candidates of interest will be contacted for an interview.