Art Consultant
Artiq
Seeking A dynamic & creative Art Consultant with A proven sales track record. Prospecting, pitching, presenting & closing art rental collections for new clients in workplace sector, strengthening Artiq's reputation & driving new business.
Artiq is a dynamic team of over 40, bringing momentum to a new arts economy where artists & creative businesses can thrive, & careers can be built. Working with an international client base, we are growing fast & creating new opportunities for talented people passionate about art.
Based in London & operating in 25+ countries, we work with & represent some of the best artists in the world & help our clients to build collections & experiences, giving them unrivalled access to the cultural world.
- Proactively identify & approach new clients across the workplace sector, building & maintaining a pipeline of qualified leads & opportunities.
- Attend & actively participate in networking events to generate new business & grow Artiq's presence in the market.
- Build & nurture relationships with partners across office fit-out, furniture, interior design, architecture & build sectors, representing Artiq professionally at every stage.
- Support, pitch, & present proposals to a range of stakeholders, progressing toward leading full pitches independently as experience grows.
- Brief Curation team on client requirements & act as a key point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Help manage projects from proposal through to installation, ensuring timelines, budgets & deliverables are met & clients receive a seamless experience.
- Collaborate closely with Arts, Operations, Finance teams to ensure smooth delivery & strong client outcomes.
- Work toward closing deals.
This is a full-time, permanent role based in our London office (with hybrid working).
Attendance at evening events and functions will be required.
£30-£35k basic salary depending on experience, plus uncapped commission and discretionary bonus.
How to Apply
The ideal candidate will combine commercial experience with a genuine passion for art and design. You should have strong networks in the interior design, architecture, or creative industries and be confident working with stakeholders across all levels, from independent businesses to C-suite leaders at major corporations.
- 1-3 years' experience in B2B sales, client-facing, or account management roles, ideally within a creative, design-led sector.
- Confidence building relationships and communicating with stakeholders at all levels, from independent businesses to senior leaders.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A genuine interest in art, design, or the creative industries, with existing or growing networks in interior design, architecture, or related fields considered a strong plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional spoken and written English.
- A collaborative, proactive, and client-focused mindset, with genuine curiosity and drive to grow into a commercially minded sales role.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel. Comfort working with data, budgets and reporting is ideal.
To apply for the Art Consultant role at Artiq, please visit our online portal https://hr.breathehr.com/v/art-consultant-47773 and submit your CV and answers to the following questions:
1. Describe how you have successfully prospected a valued client, developed the relationship, and maintained and grown it. (Max. 300 words)
2. Tell us about a time when something went wrong in a sales lifecycle; what happened, and how did you solve the problem? (Max. 300 words)
In your application, please also indicate if you are part of Artiq’s artist roster or a former Artiq employee.
Artiq is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief.
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