Sales Associate

About Timothy Taylor

Timothy Taylor is a leading international contemporary art gallery, representing a distinguished group of established and emerging artists whose practices span painting, sculpture, photography and other media. Founded in London in 1996, the gallery presents a dynamic programme of exhibitions, collaborations and special projects, working closely with its artists and estates to develop ambitious presentations and foster critical dialogue. With a commitment to supporting artists at every stage of their careers, Timothy Taylor builds lasting relationships with collectors, institutions and audiences around the world.

About the Role

The Sales Associate should maintain a strong outward-looking perspective, with an understanding of Timothy Taylor’s position within the global art market and the developments shaping it.

Working closely with the senior team you will assist in developing and executing a strategy to drive private, institutional, primary, and secondary market sales, while strengthening the Timothy Taylor brand in line with commercial imperatives.

You will thrive within a target-driven environment, bringing a resourceful approach to data-led initiatives and client research, and working confidently across traditional and digital sales channels.

You will travel to develop, build, and leverage a network of contacts that supports financial growth and facilitates commercially focused initiatives. Your focus will be on increasing overall profitability through existing and new relationships, supported by considered and informed initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development and implementation of a sales strategy across the primary and secondary markets, in collaboration with the founder and senior team
• Identify and report opportunities for market or client development to the senior team, with proposed strategies for engagement
• Develop strategies to leverage the existing client database, using with data to identify and target collector groups 
• Maintain accurate client and sales records in the CRM to support targeted client outreach
• Work towards placing primary and secondary works in private and public collections 
• Network and build relationships to develop the gallery’s client base and strengthen its external network
• Monitor auction activity, with occasional bidding on behalf of the gallery
• Support the sales team at local art fairs and gallery and art world events
• Traveling to support artist, client, and and gallery initiatives as needed; contributing to the gallery’s global profile

Key Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in a commercial gallery environment developing and executing sales-focused initiatives
• Experience with CRM-driven research and client outreach
• A developing client base and industry network across Europe and the US
• A thorough understanding of global art market trends
• Experience working closely with high-profile artists
• Excellent written and research skills, with immaculate attention to detail
• Full-time, gallery-based role, with weekend availability required (two Saturdays per month)

Please submit a resume and cover letter to tsmith@timothytaylor.com, and be prepared to provide three (3) professional references upon request.