Surround yourself with some of the most impressive artists working today by applying for this Sales Assistant position.
Exceptional organizational skills & computer skills are needed to assist in running a multiple art gallery location corporation specializing in high-end art sales & installations as well as artist representation. With locations in New Orleans & Carmel, California, & NOW Laguna Beach, this company has over 100 years of art industry dealings in New Orleans & the Gulf South. The ability to perform heavy lifting is required, as is having a sense of urgency & 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, & locations in other cities with closing sales on high-end artwork. You will be working & 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 & client maintenance. You update sales books & sales records for the sales team in New Orleans. The job location is in the heart of Laguna Beach on South Coast Highway.
The position is very clerical at times requiring solid knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel, & time management skills are a must. Experience with FileMaker Pro, or other database management software, is a plus but not mandatory. You will not be considered if your resume does not list your aptitude & proficiency in these areas.
Art experience is NOT needed.
Applicants should be self-motivated, & 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 & 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, & the experience working with salespeople is.
You will answer directly to the V.P. of Operations but may be taking tasks from middle management. You must take direction well & 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 & tackles it bringing a solution to the table along with the problem.
This position is for an outgoing & tough person, who can lift 70 lbs. or more, & wants a stable income with a rewarding work experience.
Hourly pay - some negotiability.
This is a full-time, hourly position with evening shifts that must be filled immediately.
Contact Ryan Tramonte to submit your resume by emailing [email protected]. Resume is mandatory.
Your resume must be attached & viewable. We will discard resumes sent in the body of the email.
No phone calls nor drop-ins - these will not be considered.