Art Gallery Sales & Client Relations Consultant Job at Atelier Joliet, Joliet, IL

em9UVzRVRS9hQmhTLzVGT0p1cC9NSGFJckE9PQ==
  • Atelier Joliet
  • Joliet, IL

Job Description

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate PLUS commission, commensurate with experience

Atelier Joliet is a new contemporary art gallery dedicated to elevating Joliet’s cultural landscape while fostering meaningful connections between artists, collectors, and the community. Through carefully curated exhibitions and thoughtful collector engagement, the gallery seeks to create lasting cultural and economic impact while supporting artists’ careers and enhancing the downtown environment.

This is a foundational role within a growing gallery. As the primary on-site representative during public hours, you will be central to cultivating collector relationships, supporting artists, and establishing the gallery’s reputation for professionalism, trust, and long-term engagement. This role bridges sales, artist relations, and community presence, ensuring both commercial success and respectful stewardship of the artists we represent.

Key Responsibilities:

-Sales, Collector & Artist Relations

-Represent the gallery with professionalism and integrity

-Communicate artwork value, pricing, and artist narratives in collaboration with the curators and artists

-Build and maintain long-term relationships with collectors, clients, and artists

-Work closely with the curatorial team and artists to support exhibitions, private inquiries, and sales opportunities

-Manage client follow-ups while maintaining transparency and respect for artist relationships

Sales Administration & Operations:

-Process artwork sales and prepare invoices and documentation

-Track inventory, consignments, commissions, and payments

-Coordinate artist payments in accordance with gallery policies

-Maintain presentation standards appropriate to a high-end gallery

Gallery Presence & Community Engagement:

-Oversee daily gallery operations during open hours

-Serve as a welcoming point of contact for visitors, artists, and community members

-Support exhibition openings and events with professional client engagement

Ideal Candidate:

-Experience in art sales, luxury retail, or other high-touch client environments

-Strong relationship-building skills with collectors and artists alike

-Organized, professional, and comfortable working independently

-Sales-driven with an ethical, relationship-first approach

-Interest in contemporary art and community-based cultural work

How to Apply:

-On indeed or email us

-Submit a resume and brief statement of interest outlining relevant experience to:

atelierjoliet@gmail.com or deannagibsonart@gmail.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

Cornwall Executive Recruitment

Head Hunter, Florida 33019. US Law Firms 250K US$ Package. Job at Cornwall Executive Recruitment

Job Information~Head Hunter, US Law Firms 250K US$ Package.~Based, Hollywood, Miami Florida 33019~6Years + Experience, speaking to US Law Firms~Experience in both retained and contingency programes~Business Development and Marketing smarts!We are inviting...

Covance Inc.

Phlebotomist Job at Covance Inc.

 ...could be a great next career step! We are currently seeking a Phlebotomist to work in either a Patient Service Center or Client office....  ...Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm and alternating weekends Saturday and Sunday 7:30am-4:00pm Work Location: Newark, NJ... 

GMTCare

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Driver Job at GMTCare

 ...NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LOOKING FOR TRANSPORTERS! Seeking dependable individuals to work in our non-emergency transportation...  ...be a minimum of 21 years of age with a valid Arizona State drivers license. The position requires lifting and transferring of... 

ASR INTERNATIONAL

Construction Inspector/Engineering Technician Job at ASR INTERNATIONAL

 ...Location: Naval Air Station Pensacola Pensacola, FL Title: Construction Surveillance Engineering Technician (CSET) Clearance: Ability to successfully clear background checks and security assessments Scope: The CSET shall provide management support for construction... 

Kankakee Valley School Corporation

Boys Cross Country Head Coach Job at Kankakee Valley School Corporation

Kankakee Valley High School Athletic Director, Mr. Joe Wagner, is accepting applications for a boys' cross country head coach. If interested, please apply. All questions may be directed to: Mr. Joe Wagner, Athletic Director ****@*****.***