Marlborough is looking to hire a full-time Sales Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare sales presentations and exhibition or project proposals as per Directors’ request

Conduct market and artwork research for valuations

Send and track offers and sales to be shared with internal sales staff

Drafting essays for secondary market consigned works

Assist with writing Press Releases and other promotional materials related to exhibitions

Sourcing images and literature, clearing copyright where necessary in regard to secondary works

Tracking and sending regular updates to Director where works have been consigned to auction

Monitoring auction results for Marlborough artists

Prepare client target lists for exhibitions, events, fairs, etc

Providing general admin support for all non-sales matters that the Director may be needing assistance with

Updating ArtSystems (internal database) with new contacts

Be a point of contact for archival enquiries

Attend to general administrative tasks, including answering phones, mailing books, sorting correspondence, etc.

Monitoring Gallery’s email address – responding to general emails, copyright requests, etc and directing sales inquiries to the Sales Team

Assist with organising openings and talks

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1-3 years work experience at another gallery/auction house/museum

Excellent research and writing skills

Excellent etiquette in person, on the phone, and over email

Quick problem-solving skills in high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, time management

Passion for contemporary art

Please apply with CV and Cover Letter