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Gallery Manager | Luxury Fine Art

St Albans | Full-time | 12- Month FTC| OTE £60,000+ | Uncapped Commission + Manager Bonus

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For commercially driven leaders, your success is measured by the performance of your gallery, your team and the client relationships you build.

At Clarendon Fine Art, we don't just sell artwork, we create exceptional experiences and help clients discover pieces they'll treasure for a lifetime.

As the largest gallery group across the UK, US and at Sea, we're looking for ambitious, commercially minded leaders who enjoy developing high-performing sales teams, building exceptional client relationships and driving outstanding commercial results.

This is a commercial management role, not simply a retail management position. If you're motivated by coaching others, growing a successful business and delivering exceptional client experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

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You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Love driving commercial performance and exceeding ambitious targets.
• Enjoy coaching others to achieve more than they thought possible.
• Enjoy a hands-on approach to driving both performance and sales.
• Build strong client relationships whilst developing your team.
• Are proactive, resilient and commercially curious.
• Take ownership for the performance of your gallery.

We'd particularly love to hear from you if you've worked in:

Luxury Retail, Jewellery, Automotive, Property, Recruitment, Travel Hospitality, Premium Customer Service, Business Development, Retail Management, Sales Management, Client Relationship Management, Luxury Brands, High-Performance Sales Teams

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Before you apply:

This is a career with ambitious commercial targets, significant accountability and exceptional rewards. Is this the right role for you?

Our highest-performing Gallery Managers typically:

✔ Create business opportunities rather than waiting for customers to walk through the door.

✔ Develop high-performing teams through coaching, accountability and clear expectations.

✔ Take ownership for both the commercial performance and culture of their gallery.

✔ Build long-term relationships with clients, local businesses and their communities.

✔ Lead from the front whilst empowering others to succeed.

✔ Make confident commercial decisions using data, insight and experience.

✔ Thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.

✔ Enjoy building successful people as much as building successful sales.

What you'll do

You'll lead a successful gallery by developing your team, growing client relationships and driving commercial performance. You'll:

• Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Drive sales performance through proactive leadership and commercial planning.
• Build relationships with collectors, prospective clients and local businesses.
• Generate new business through networking, referrals, events and client development.
• Host exhibitions, private views and exclusive client events.
• Ensure exceptional client experiences at every stage of the customer journey.
• Recruit, develop and retain exceptional talent.
• Take ownership of your gallery's commercial performance and profitability.

What you'll receive

• Industry-leading uncapped commission and performance incentives.
• Commission paid monthly and quarterly.
• Leadership development and management training.
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Commission paid whilst on holiday.
• Company pension, employee discounts and Virtual GP.
• The opportunity to lead one of the world's largest fine art galleries.

Keywords: Gallery Manager, Retail Manager, Luxury Retail Manager, Sales Manager, Business Manager, Store Manager, Luxury Store Manager, Branch Manager, Client Relationship Management, Commercial Manager, Premium Retail, Fine Art, Gallery Sales, Luxury Sales, High-End Retail, Business Development, Jewellery Manager, Automotive Sales Manager, Property Sales Manager, Recruitment Manager.

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Pay: From £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• Which statement best reflects your leadership style? (Please indicate which answer best describes you)

A - I see my role as creating an environment where individuals and the team consistently perform at their best.
B - I believe setting high standards and leading by example is the best way to influence others.
C - I believe people achieve the best results when they are given ownership and space to work independently.
D - I focus on supporting individuals when they need me, trusting experienced people to manage themselves.

• How do you believe a successful Gallery Manager grows their business? (Please indicate which answer best describes you)

A - By continually creating new opportunities through client relationships, local partnerships, referrals and proactive business development.
B - By ensuring every client receives an exceptional experience that encourages repeat business and recommendations.
C - By maintaining consistently high standards so the gallery maximises every opportunity that comes through the door.
D - By focusing on helping the team convert as many existing enquiries as possible.

• One of your strongest Art Consultants has missed target for several months. What would you do first? (Please indicate which answer best describes you)

A - Understand what's changed, agree a clear improvement plan and provide focused coaching while setting expectations for performance.
B - Spend more time working alongside them with key clients to help rebuild confidence.
C - Review whether external factors are affecting results before deciding whether intervention is needed.
D - Discuss the situation with your Regional Manager to ensure you're taking the right approach.

Experience:

• Sales: 2 years (preferred)
• Management: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person