Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies - Banff, the Jeff Walker Gallery is a fine art photography gallery by local artist Jeff Walker. We’re seeking a bright, mature and well-spoken sales/art consultant to join our gallery team!
The ideal candidate should have a strong sales instinct with retail selling experience in a luxury environment. You are not afraid to dive in and learn new systems, and new ways of selling. You're responsible, thoughtful, energetic and pride yourself on providing the highest level of service, professionalism and experience to anyone who walks through our doors. You are a natural communicator and are passionate about art and sharing stories.
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As a Sales/Art Consultant, your primary responsibilities will be:
- Daily opening & closing duties
- Creating a welcoming environment & providing excellent customer service at all times
- Comfortably engaging and educating each customer with the stories behind each piece
- Converting conversations into sales
- Helping our team reach goals
- Tracking and managing inventory
- Sales/CRM management
- Daily email/call follow-up with new customers and existing collectors
- Hanging/Revamp of pieces within the gallery (every 2-3 months)
- Packing and preparing pieces for shipments
- Work collaboratively with other employees to provide support on a wide range of administrative tasks and daily operations
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Qualifications & Requirements:
- 2-3 years previous work experience in sales
- A genuine interest in Art and Interior Decor
- Solid communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with POS systems
- Processing and managing large payment transactions with confidence
- Confident and comfortable using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Monday.com and other CRM software
- High degree of computer literacy and ability to learn new programs (MAC OS)
- Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite applications such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign (or similar)
- Available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Happy to work in a team environment to continue the growth of the business
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills
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What we offer:
- Exciting and fun work environment
- Development and further opportunities to shape your career goals
- A team culture that cares for each other and works together (there’s no “I” in team)
- Opportunity to grow and bring your ideas to the table
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Interested? Here’s how to apply!
Send your resume and cover letter to Zoe at [email protected]. Please include some information about yourself, what excites you about working in an art gallery, and what sets you apart from all other candidates. We look forward to receiving your resume via email, however, only those candidates that meet our requirements will be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
Experience:
- customer service: 2 years (preferred)
- sales: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-06-30