GALLERY ASSISTANT NEEDED!
Surround yourself with some of the most impressive artists working today by applying for this Sales Assistant position.
Exceptional organizational skills, and computer skills, are needed to assist in running a multiple art gallery location corporation specializing in high-end art sales and installations as well as artist representation. With locations in New Orleans and Carmel, California, this company has over 100 years of art industry dealings in New Orleans and the Gulf South. The ability to perform heavy lifting is required, as is having a sense of urgency, and some initiative. Business hours are 9:30 AM -11:00 PM, 7 days a week.
Job description is as follows: answering front desk phone, assisting salesmen on the floor, and locations in other cities with closing sales on high-end artwork. You will be working and assisting more than one sales team member at a time. Your duties may include contacting clients to resolve issues related to sales, shipping, damaged goods, appointments, other tasks associated with sales closure and client maintenance. You update sales books and sales records for the sales team in New Orleans. The job location is in the heart of the French Quarter on Royal Street.
The position is very clerical at times requiring solid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and time management skills are a must. Experience with FileMaker Pro, or other database management software, is a plus. You will not be considered if your resume does not list your aptitude and proficiency in these areas.
Art experience is NOT needed.
Applicants should be self-motivated, and have no issues dealing with the strong, sometimes difficult, personalities associated with the sales world, as well as the art world. This person should be open to critiques and have no issues assisting on a team for the greater good of the company. The ideal person may have some sales experience, but this isn't a must, but an understanding of, and the experience working with sales people is.
You will answer directly to the V.P. of Operations but may be taking tasks from middle management. You must take direction well and be an independent thinker. Problem resolution skills are also a must; we are not looking for a parrot to repeat issues to us, we need someone who sees a problem and tackles it bringing a solution to the table along with the problem.
This position is for an outgoing and tough person, with a solid work ethic, who can lift 70 lbs. or more, and wants a stable income with a rewarding work experience.
This is a full-time, hourly position with day & evening shifts that must be filled immediately.
Contact Ryan Tramonte to submit your resume by emailing ryan@frenchart.net. Resume is mandatory.
Your resume must be attached and viewable. We will discard resumes sent in the body of the email.
No phone calls nor drop-ins - these will not be considered.
