Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager – South West Region

Clarendon Fine Art is seeking an exceptional Area Sales Manager with a passion for luxury sales and high-performance leadership on a 12 month maternity cover contract. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take the lead across ten galleries, driving growth, shaping culture, and inspiring teams in some of the most prestigious retail locations in the UK.

As an Area Sales Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the ongoing success and development of each of your unique galleries. We’re looking for a commercially astute, sales driving, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, luxury retail environment. You’ll motivate and empower your teams to deliver ambitious targets, bring our sales strategy to life, and elevate the client experience at every opportunity.

About Clarendon Fine Art

As the world’s largest fine art gallery group, Clarendon Fine Art holds an unrivalled reputation as the UK’s leading publisher and distributor of original artwork and collectable limited editions.

Through our nationwide network of beautiful boutique galleries, we showcase an award-winning, adventurous, and ever-evolving portfolio, from contemporary classics and modern masterpieces to bold street art and stunning sculpture. Founded 30 years ago to challenge the elitism of the art world, we now partner with some of the most celebrated names in art, including Mr Brainwash, Christian Hook, and Roman Feral. Our portfolio also features 20th-century masters such as L.S. Lowry, Picasso, Chagall, and Salvador Dalí.

We are ambitious, passionate, and pioneering, and we welcome those who share our energy and drive.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven ability to lead and inspire multi-site teams, ideally within a high-performing, fast-paced retail environment.
• A target-driven, inspiring leader who excels at unlocking the potential of others.
• Passion for delivering luxury client experiences and commercial results.
• A team player with strong collaboration, influencing, and communication skills.
• Experience coaching and developing high-performing sales teams.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working at pace.
• A proactive, positive approach with the confidence to drive success independently.

What We’ll Offer You:

We know you’ll go above and beyond — and we’ll do the same for you. This role comes with:

• Competitive base salary
• Generous sales-related bonus scheme
• Company car + fuel card
• 33 days annual leave (25 days + bank holidays in lieu if worked)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Industry-leading Art Academy training to equip you for success
• Access to Benefits including virtual GP, wellbeing, and lifestyle discounts
• Beautiful, architecturally designed gallery network
• Employee art discount scheme – up to 50% off to help you build your own collection

Join Us on Our Journey

We embrace difference as our collective strength and are passionate about encouraging applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and identities. We’re committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, from recruitment and onboarding through every step of your journey with us.