Art Sales Consultant

Atelier Galleries within the Cheshire Oaks Outlet are currently seeking an Art Sales Consultant with an expertise in Luxury Retail Sales to join our dedicated team

Atelier Galleries is an associated brand under our Contemporary Gallery Brand: Clarendon Fine Art. We are the world’s largest and fastest growing network of contemporary art galleries. Our mission is to make beautiful artwork accessible to an ever-increasing audience of customers. As we approach the opening of our 100th Gallery, we continue to pride ourselves in delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our business embraces those who have a wealth of personality and motivation, and in return offer exciting career opportunities in an inspirational and expanding environment.

A background in art may be beneficial but you do not need to be an expert within the art industry to excel in this position. We enroll our new starters onto our industry leading Art Academy Training to provide you with the tools you need to succeed If you have a drive for sales and providing an exceptional client experience, we would love to hear from you

We are looking for someone to join us full time, working 5 days over a 7-day working pattern on a rota basis working on a shift pattern to coincide with the Designer Outlet opening hours (10am - 9pm). You would be working at least 2 weekends per month.

**The Role**
- Provide a personable service to clients as a sales consultant, developing client relationships and sharing your passion for our exclusive original paintings, limited editions, sculptures and collectable additions - priding ourselves on offering something for everyone.
- Use your flair and engaging personality to develop loyalty with customers through a one on one consultative approach to sales, building up long-term relationships.
- Introduce add-on sales and achieve maximum sales potential in line with individual and Gallery targets.
- Keep abreast of Artist facts and knowledge so that you can confidently and fluently talk to clients about our collections.
- Support the team to maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and retail standards within the Gallery.
- To be conversant with selling systems, cash and credit procedures.
- Follow all stock management procedures.

**Requirements**:

- We are looking for engaging and fun individuals who have a warm and consistent approach to developing relationships.
- You will be passionately enthusiastic and have a drive to achieve exceptional results in work.
- A driving license is preferable.

**We take care of our team Rewards and Benefits**:

- We recognise hard work so we give you 33 days annual leave pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays in lieu).
- Competitive salary + OTE could earn you on average £35,000 - £40,000 a year.
- Contributory employee pension scheme
- Develop and advance your career with promotion and progression opportunities
- Join the wider company at social events throughout the year
- We offer a 24/7 helpline for you and your relatives, somebody to talk to, mental health assessments and action plans for short term counselling
- Sell Artwork, buy artwork - as a thank you we offer a fantastic employee discount scheme of up to 50% off
- Employee PERKS - we offer you benefits and discounts including food, drink, retailers and fun days out all through our Employee Benefits App.
- Milestone rewards to celebrate your big life events both inside and outside of work
- Seasonal ‘Thank you’ gifts from the company throughout the year
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