Join Our Gallery Team
We are currently seeking an experienced sales professional to help connect collectors with extraordinary works of art.
Candidates Must Have:
• Proven high-value sales experience
• A professional presence with excellent communication skills
• A passion for cultivating lasting client relationships
Job description:
Fine Art Sales Consultant Cutter & Cutter Fine Art – St. Augustine, FL
Join one of Florida’s premier fine art galleries. We are seeking a motivated, polished, and professional Art Consultant to join our sales team in downtown St. Augustine.
About the Role: This is a client-facing sales position focused on developing relationships with collectors and assisting them in acquiring fine art from a distinguished roster of internationally renowned artists. We are looking for experienced sales professionals with a proven track record in high-end or relationship-driven sales.
Ideal Candidate:
- Confident, articulate, and well-spoken
- Strong background in luxury sales, real estate, design, or similar fields
- Comfortable working with high-net-worth individuals
- Passion for fine art and a willingness to learn
- Excellent interpersonal and follow-up skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
Responsibilities:
- Engage and educate clients on the gallery’s artists and available works
- Cultivate new relationships and nurture existing collector base
- Achieve sales goals through gallery visits, private consultations, and follow-up
- Assist in event hosting, artist openings, and exhibition previews
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay/commission structure
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support
- A beautiful, inspiring work environment
- Opportunity to grow with a respected, family-owned gallery with 25+ years of excellence in the art world
Interested candidates should submit:
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A professional résumé
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A cover letter that includes responses to the 10 questions listed below
Your responses will help us understand your background, sales approach, and compatibility with our gallery’s culture of excellence.
1.Do you feel more energized after spending time with clients, or do you need time alone to recharge?
2.Tell me about a time you turned a casual visitor into a loyal client — what was your approach?
3.When a client hesitates on a purchase, how do you typically respond?
4.How do you adjust your communication style when speaking with someone very knowledgeable versus someone new to art?
5.What excites you most about working in high-end sales?
6.How do you handle rejection or losing a sale?
7.Do you prefer seeking out new clients (“hunting”) or deepening relationships with existing ones (“farming”)? Why?
8.When presenting a luxury item, how do you balance educating the client with persuading them?
9.How do you follow up with clients without feeling pushy or intrusive?
10.Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a client — what motivated you to do so?