Director, Private Sales

Position Overview:

Level & Co. is a secondary market gallery specializing in Post-War and Contemporary art from abstract expressionism to neo-expressionism to 21st-century masters. As a Masterworks affiliate, we act as the primary sourcing agent to find collectors interested in purchasing paintings. Additionally, we broker secondary market works between collectors. Collectively, the team sees more than $100 million per year in secondary market activity.

We are looking for a savvy, resourceful, and diligent New York-based sales specialist with a deep focus on Post War and Contemporary Art to work directly as a client manager with our President of the gallery.

The Role will have four key components:

* Manage special projects for key clients of the gallery (acquisitions, due diligence, consignments, advisory)

* Conduct new client outreach on behalf of Level & Co. President and build new client relationships for the gallery

* Manage key intermediary relationships for the gallery

* Proactively generate new business opportunities

* Plan and execute exhibitions

* Attend key art world events, fairs, auctions

* Host client viewings

In the first few months, you will:

* Manage acquisition projects for key Level & Co. clients

* Conduct outreach to establish new relationships

* Help plan for upcoming exhibitions

* Conduct daily outreach to new potential clients

Requirements or Skill Sets:

* 8+ years in a specialist role at a leading gallery or auction house or as an independent dealer

* Expertise in Post-War and Contemporary Art at $1mm+ price points

* Experience with negotiations and ability to multitask

* Team player, proactive, highly organized, and attentive to detail

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Fluency in at least one other language is preferred

* Ability to travel (local and international)

Additional Requirements:

* Must be eligible for full-time US work - no exceptions.

* Must be able to work from our NY office - not a remote role.

* Must be able to travel periodically for short stints

Benefits at Level & Co.:

* Free admission to art museums and galleries

* Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA options

* PTO and 401k

* Discounted Equinox membership