We are looking for a director for a contemporary art gallery in Dubai, UAE.
Some of the main responsibilities include:

• Customer relationship management: Developing and maintaining relationships to ensure collector satisfaction and loyalty.
• Handle major client negotiations and close high-value deals. Ensure client satisfaction and address any issues promptly.
• Prospecting and generating new clients: Identifying and attracting potential clients interested in the gallery's artists, following the sales process from start to finish.
• Ensure sales activities comply with relevant laws and regulations. Uphold ethical standards and integrity in all dealings.
• Achievement of sales targets: Achieve the proposed sales targets, aligning them with the gallery's objectives.
• Contemporary market research: Comprehensive analysis and knowledge of market trends and competitor activities, adapting strategies accordingly.
• Team collaboration: Working with the rest of the team to ensure a coherent and effective sales strategy.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the gallery.

Required profile

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent domain of English, a second language (Arabic, French) is a plus.
• Capability to increase the database of clients of the gallery.
• Familiarity with the Madrid art scene.
• At least 7 years of commercial gallery /art trade/ art dealer.
• Experience working with international teams.
• Mandatory requirement: Own portfolio of clients and tracked record of sales.

📍 Location: Dubai, UAE

*only candidates living in UAE & with Visa permit are invited to apply.