Gallery Manager

7 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa AITY GALLERY Full time

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Founder and CEO of Indian Summer, Ladies Retail, Cape Town & The Winelands, Gallery founder & Director at AITY Gallery, Franschhoek.

Gallery Manager & Marketing Lead

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Company: AITY Gallery – Established 12 Years, Expanding to a New Space in The Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock, Cape Town.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Gallery Manager to oversee operations at our new Cape Town space while leading the marketing efforts for AITY Gallery as a whole. This role requires a balance of sales acumen, operational efficiency, creative marketing strategies, and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate should have a passion for art and retail, a keen eye for presentation, and the ability to drive sales while enhancing brand presence both physically and digitally.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Gallery Operations & Sales
    1. Maintain an engaging, well-curated gallery space, ensuring the optimal display and rotation of top artists' works.
    2. Ensure all areas of the gallery remain neat, presentable, and welcoming to visitors.
    3. Supervise, train, and motivate staff, ensuring strong sales performance and operational efficiency.
    4. Attend and contribute to weekly sales and operations meetings.
    5. Maintain effective communication with senior management and artists to ensure an optimal stock supply and presentation.
    6. Stay updated on art trends, artist developments, and industry movements, providing structured reports to management and artists.
    7. Provide exceptional client service, creating an inviting and seamless sales journey.
    8. Develop strategies to maximize foot traffic and engage with diverse clientele.
    9. Drive sales by prioritizing service and value before discounts, ensuring high conversion rates within set parameters.
    10. Maintain detailed client records, preferences, and interests for future engagement and relationship-building.
    11. Assist with invoicing, reconciling sales, and preparing commission reports for payroll.
    12. Occasionally travel to Franschhoek and other locations for exhibitions, events, and artist collaborations.
  2. Marketing & Social Media Management
    1. Oversee all social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, etc.), ensuring consistent and engaging content.
    2. Content Strategy: Create 10-12 high-quality posts/reels per month and maintain an active presence with at least 2 stories per day, 5 days a week.
    3. Have a strong understanding of digital marketing trends, exploring innovative ways to expand the gallery's reach.
    4. Develop and manage Meta advertising campaigns to enhance visibility and engagement.
    5. Utilize graphic design skills to create marketing materials, including a weekly newsletter for the Cape Town gallery, events, and the company as a whole, promotional content for general exhibitions, group shows, and solo exhibitions.
    6. Maintain and update the gallery website with relevant content and design enhancements.
    7. Expand and manage client and publication contact lists to ensure effective outreach.
    8. Strategize and organize exhibitions and marketing initiatives, working independently or in collaboration with senior management.
Requirements
  1. Minimum 3 years of retail and/or sales experience, preferably in an art or luxury sales environment.
  2. Proven ability to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) as part of a flexible schedule.
  3. Strong sales skills, with a natural ability to engage and build relationships with high-net-worth clientele.
  4. Experience managing staff, including scheduling, training, and performance oversight.
  5. Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or similar).
  6. Familiarity with website management and design is a plus.
  7. Valid driver's license and own transport preferred.
  8. Ability to travel to the Winelands and other locations occasionally for exhibitions and gallery events.
  9. Highly self-motivated, adaptable, and an excellent team player.
  10. Passion for art, curation, and retail, with the ability to thrive in high-traffic and low-season periods.
Why Join Us?
  1. Be part of an established yet evolving gallery with an exciting expansion to Cape Town.
  2. Work in a creative and dynamic environment where art meets commerce.
  3. Enjoy a diverse role that blends art, marketing, sales, and leadership.
  4. Opportunities for career growth as the gallery expands its footprint.
  5. Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  6. Salary will reflect experience and good commission on individual sales, overall turnover, and company turnover.

If you are a driven and charismatic individual with a passion for art, retail, and marketing, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become a key part of AITY Gallery's next chapter

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Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
  • Industries: Retail Art Dealers
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