We're seeking a strategic and driven Business Development & Communications Leader to spearhead growth initiatives, cultivate new revenue streams, and build lasting partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity and commerce, with a passion for art and a sharp eye for opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Growth Planning

• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand gallery sales and visibility

• Identify and evaluate new markets, client segments, and partnership opportunities

2. Sales Channel Development

• Develop collaboration events and partnership opportunities to drive visibility, new channels for sales and productization opportunities.

• Establish and optimize online and offline sales channels, including e-commerce platforms, art fairs and pop-up exhibitions

• Develop and maintain the gallery's client and prospect database (CRM)

3. Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Identify and cultivate relationships with collectors, advisors, and corporate partners

• Lead client acquisition efforts through targeted outreach, networking, and events

• Follow up on sales inquiries and arrange viewings

4. Marketing & Social Media

• Execute marketing campaigns aligned with the curator's creative direction and the gallery's overall strategy

• Develop and manage social media content calendars, turning curatorial themes into engaging social media content

• Draft captions, coordinate visuals, and ensure timely posting and audience engagement

• Monitor social media channels and respond to sales-related messages or leads

5. Performance & Reporting

• Track KPIs and sales performance metrics

• Provide regular reports and insights to gallery team

6. Team Collaboration

• Work closely with curators, marketing, and gallery staff to align business goals with artistic programming

• Collaborate with gallery team to build strategic marketing plans for artists

• Coordinate post-sale logistics with the team and relevant vendors

7. Event Support

• Collaborate with the curator and director on art fair and exhibition production, focusing on outreach, sponsorship, and sales follow-up

• Assist in preparing press materials, price lists, client decks, and other communication collateral

• Provide on-site support during openings, art fairs, and collector events