Job Details
Art Sales Representative - Commission Based
Overall Responsibilities:
This role is a unique opportunity to join the Founder of Light Reel, Alan Strack todevelop a direct to consumer sales strategy in key global city markets like LA, NYC, Tokyo, London, etc.
We are looking for an art agent who is interested in commission-based freelance work selling our unique pieces of film art. You can view my work at (www.light-reel.com), on Instagram (@light.reel) and on Saatchi Art (
- The commission is 25% of any pieces sold directly to customers and 10% to galleries.
- Pieces range from $2,000-$25,000.
- Invoices and transactions will be handled by the Founder.
- You are responsible for finding collectors, representing artist work, and connecting the Founder with potential buyers. You will need to be able to discuss the work and background of our company and process of creating our artwork in a compelling way.
The ideal candidate is familiar with the workings of both the traditional art world and the contemporary online art market. They will also need to communicate with buyers about details regarding packaging and shipping.
The Founder is responsible for supplying the team with high quality portfolios and an artist statement. The Founder will be on point for finalizing the packaging of the art pieces and shipments to customers.
Sales Leadership
- Outreach to potential clients, buyers and brands to set up meetings
- Pitch artist sharing the story about the company and artist to gain potentialpartners or new clients.
Communication & Marketing
- Monthly meeting with the Founder - 1 hour
- Create and manage a new monthly newsletter
- Pitch Light-Reel & Founder to Press and Galleries, hotels, etc for events and shows
Data & Analytics
- Create a weekly report on sales leads and outreach completed.
- Build an email and phone database on sales targets, brands, clients, etc
Qualifications:
- Comfortable with commission-only pay structure.
- Experience selling art as art consultant, fine art sales rep, and/or artist assistant
- Passion for art, music and film.
- Professional and detailed communication style
- Strong understanding of the online art market.
- Strong connections within art world (someone who is actively engaged in artistic communities both in person and online)
- Bachelor degree in film, art, music, pr/communication is preferred but not required
- 1 year art sales experience is preferred but not required
Benefits Offered:
- Ideal candidate is located in LA or NYC.
- This is a remote position with a minimum expectation of 3-4 hrs per week.
- Travel to LA and NYC for events/ shows with the Founder. 1 - 2 times a year (optional)
Compensation
- Commission 100%.
- There is opportunity for bonus pay in the future if valuable connections are made with certain galleries, brands, art fairs, museums, etc.