Location: Onsite, Edinburgh
Hours: 40 hours per week on a 5 day out of 7 rota (including weekends).
Have you considered a career in contemporary art sales? Imagine helping clients discover thought-provoking, inspiring pieces that transform their spaces and uplift their moods.
At Clarendon Fine Art, we bring art to life. With 88 galleries across the UK, US, and at Sea, we’ve built the world’s largest gallery group through passion and entrepreneurial spirit. We are now looking for a driven and ambitious Trainee Sales Manager to join our luxury gallery team, with the opportunity to progress into a Gallery Manager position from August.
This role is ideal for someone ready to develop their leadership skills while building a successful career in art sales.
Why Join Us?
As a Trainee Sales Manager, you will develop your leadership capabilities while building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional sales performance. You will work closely with gallery leadership to learn all aspects of gallery operations in preparation for stepping into a Gallery Manager position from August.
Your Role
As a Trainee Sales Manager, you’ll build lasting client relationships and guide them in creating their perfect art collection. Your key responsibilities include:
? Brand Representation - Be the face of Clarendon Fine Art, welcoming clients in the gallery, on calls, and through web enquiries.
? Client Relationship Management - Match our world-class art portfolio to client preferences, ensuring a tailored experience.
? Consultative Sales - Offer personalised, home-approval services, making each art-buying journey memorable.
? Sales Strategy - Generate leads, reconnect with past clients, and manage a portfolio of potential buyers to achieve sales targets.
? Lead your team to success - Leading by example you will motivate and inspire your team to succeed.
What We’re Looking For
? Driven to Succeed - You thrive on challenges and work hard to exceed sales targets.
? Energetic & Adaptable - You bring enthusiasm and a proactive approach to every opportunity.
? Engaging & Client-Focused - You create exceptional experiences and form genuine connections with clients.
? Leadership - You grow your sales team to be the best of the best working as one to deliver an exceptional client experience and sales.
Your Rewards
? Unlimited Earning Potential - Industry-leading uncapped commission, up to 5% on and over target.
? Comprehensive Training - No art background? No problem. Our Bespoke Training Academy will prepare you for success.
? Time for You - 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), commission during holidays, and enhanced leave policies.
? Exclusive Benefits - Employee discounts, virtual GP access, and more from day one.
Disclaimer: the advertised salary is a combination of basic salary, commission potential and sales bonuses. Further details will be provided upon shortlisting.
A Place Where You Belong
At Clarendon Fine Art, we celebrate diversity and individuality. No matter your background, you’ll find a supportive, inclusive workplace where you can grow and succeed.
Are you ready to start an exciting journey in art sales? Apply today!