Art Gallery Director

<div><p>We are looking for a director for a contemporary art gallery in Dubai, UAE.</p><p>Some of the main responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Customer relationship management: Developing and maintaining relationships to ensure collector satisfaction and loyalty.</li><li>Handle major client negotiations and close high-value deals. Ensure client satisfaction and address any issues promptly.</li><li>Prospecting and generating new clients: Identifying and attracting potential clients interested in the gallery's artists, following the sales process from start to finish.</li><li>Ensure sales activities comply with relevant laws and regulations. Uphold ethical standards and integrity in all dealings.</li><li>Achievement of sales targets: Achieve the proposed sales targets, aligning them with the gallery's objectives.</li><li>Contemporary market research: Comprehensive analysis and knowledge of market trends and competitor activities, adapting strategies accordingly.</li><li>Team collaboration: Working with the rest of the team to ensure a coherent and effective sales strategy.</li><li>Contribute to the smooth running of the gallery.</li></ul><h3>Required profile</h3><ul><li>Organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent domain of English, a second language (Arabic, French) is a plus.</li><li>Capability to increase the database of clients of the gallery.</li><li>Familiarity with the Madrid art scene.</li><li>At least 7 years of commercial gallery /art trade/ art dealer.</li><li>Experience working with international teams.</li><li>Mandatory requirement : Own portfolio of clients and tracked record of sales.</li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr