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Salesperson

  • Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Original job description

English section of this bilingual listing.

Galerie Veilor is a contemporary art gallery in Old Montreal. Through exhibitions, events and personalized consultations, the gallery brings artists and collectors together and welcomes visitors who are discovering art for the first time.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role at the gallery. You’ll welcome visitors, introduce them to the artists and works on view, and help clients choose pieces that suit their tastes, space and budget. You’ll follow up on inquiries, prepare sales proposals, process payments and keep client records up to date.

Working with the Gallery Director, you’ll contribute to the gallery’s sales goals and build long-term relationships with collectors, interior designers and art consultants. You’ll also help maintain artwork displays and support exhibition openings and private viewings.

Qualifications

  • Experience in consultative sales, retail or client service. Experience in a gallery, design or luxury retail is an asset.
  • Ability to start conversations, understand what clients are looking for and speak clearly about artwork.
  • A strong interest in contemporary art and a willingness to learn about the gallery’s artists and their practices.
  • Attention to detail when following up on sales, processing payments and maintaining client records.
  • Comfort with point-of-sale and client management systems. Familiarity with Artlogic is an asset.
  • Strong spoken and written French and English.
  • Occasional evening and weekend availability for gallery events.
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Conseiller·ère en vente d’art | Art Sales Associate

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Description de l’entreprise

Située dans le Vieux-Montréal, Galerie Veilor présente une sélection d’œuvres d’art contemporain. Par ses expositions, ses événements et ses consultations personnalisées, la galerie crée des occasions de rencontre entre les artistes, les collectionneurs et les personnes qui découvrent l’art.

Description du poste

Ce poste à temps plein s’exerce en personne à la galerie. Vous accueillerez les visiteurs, leur présenterez les artistes et les œuvres exposées, et les conseillerez dans leurs achats selon leurs goûts, leur espace et leur budget. Vous assurerez le suivi des demandes, préparerez les propositions de vente, traiterez les paiements et tiendrez à jour les dossiers clients.

En collaboration avec la direction, vous contribuerez aux objectifs de vente de la galerie et développerez des relations à long terme avec les collectionneurs, les designers d’intérieur et les consultants en art. Vous veillerez également à la présentation des œuvres en salle et participerez aux vernissages et aux visites privées.

Qualifications

  • Expérience en vente-conseil, en commerce de détail ou en service à la clientèle. Une expérience en galerie, en design ou dans le secteur du luxe est un atout.
  • Aisance à engager la conversation, à cerner les besoins des clients et à présenter des œuvres avec clarté.
  • Intérêt marqué pour l’art contemporain et envie d’approfondir votre connaissance des artistes et de leurs pratiques.
  • Rigueur dans le suivi des ventes, le traitement des paiements et la tenue des dossiers clients.
  • Aisance avec les systèmes de point de vente et les outils de gestion de la clientèle. La connaissance d’Artlogic est un atout.
  • Bonne maîtrise du français et de l’anglais à l’oral et l'écrit.
  • Disponibilité occasionnelle en soirée et la fin de semaine pour les événements.

ENGLISH

Company Description

Galerie Veilor is a contemporary art gallery in Old Montreal. Through exhibitions, events and personalized consultations, the gallery brings artists and collectors together and welcomes visitors who are discovering art for the first time.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role at the gallery. You’ll welcome visitors, introduce them to the artists and works on view, and help clients choose pieces that suit their tastes, space and budget. You’ll follow up on inquiries, prepare sales proposals, process payments and keep client records up to date.

Working with the Gallery Director, you’ll contribute to the gallery’s sales goals and build long-term relationships with collectors, interior designers and art consultants. You’ll also help maintain artwork displays and support exhibition openings and private viewings.

Qualifications

  • Experience in consultative sales, retail or client service. Experience in a gallery, design or luxury retail is an asset.
  • Ability to start conversations, understand what clients are looking for and speak clearly about artwork.
  • A strong interest in contemporary art and a willingness to learn about the gallery’s artists and their practices.
  • Attention to detail when following up on sales, processing payments and maintaining client records.
  • Comfort with point-of-sale and client management systems. Familiarity with Artlogic is an asset.
  • Strong spoken and written French and English.
  • Occasional evening and weekend availability for gallery events.
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Responsibilities

Welcome visitors, introduce artists and artworks, advise clients on purchases, follow up on inquiries, prepare sales proposals, process payments, and maintain client records. Contribute to sales goals, build relationships with collectors and design professionals, maintain artwork displays, and support exhibition openings and private viewings.

Requirements

Experience in consultative sales, retail, or client service is required; gallery, design, or luxury retail experience is an asset. Candidates should have a strong interest in contemporary art, clear communication and client-service skills, attention to detail, comfort with point-of-sale and client management systems, and strong spoken and written French and English.

Skills

  • Consultative Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Sales Follow-Up
  • Sales Proposal Preparation
  • Payment Processing
  • Client Record Management
  • Point-of-Sale Systems
  • Artlogic
  • Contemporary Art Knowledge
  • Artwork Presentation
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • French Communication
  • English Communication
  • Event Support

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Categories

  • Sales
  • Retail
  • Art & Design
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Contemporary Art
  • Art Gallery
  • Art Sales
  • Consultative Sales
  • Retail
  • Customer Service
  • Client Relationships
  • Collectors
  • Interior Designers
  • Art Consultants
  • Sales Proposals
  • Payment Processing
  • Client Records
  • Point-of-Sale Systems
  • Client Management Systems
  • Artlogic
  • Artwork Displays
  • Exhibition Openings
  • Private Viewings
  • French
  • English

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