Overview
In this role you build and scale strategic ad partnerships across the global art ecosystem. You will leverage your art-world network to open doors, manage full sales cycles, and drive revenue through advertising, data products, and subscriptions. Based in London within the Expansion team, you’ll cross-sell products across Artsy and Artnet and shape how the brands engage partners. You’ll operate at senior levels, balancing relationship-building with measurable pipeline and revenue goals. Your work will help redefine our partner playbook and accelerate growth.
Pay / Benefits
- base salary and equity
- commission plan
- flexible time off
- global hybrid work (London/NYC/Berlin)
- private healthcare
- parential leave
Responsibilities
- Build and grow partnerships with galleries, museums, art fairs, and art-adjacent businesses across advertising and our commercial product portfolio
- Leverage existing art-world network to create immediate commercial opportunities and accelerate growth
- Own full sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation, closing, and renewal
- Develop strategic, consultative relationships with senior stakeholders across the art ecosystem
- Identify cross-sell opportunities across the product suite as offerings evolve (advertising, intelligence tools, new products)
- Act as external representative to Artsy and Artnet within the global art ecosystem
- Contribute to shaping the commercial framework and go-to-market playbook to scale the business
- Operate with pipeline discipline and revenue accountability in a metrics-driven environment
Key requirements
- 7+ years of advertising sales, digital media partnerships, or sponsorship sales experience, ideally in art, luxury, culture, or lifestyle sectors
- Established network within the contemporary art world with ability to engage senior decision-makers
- Strong relationship orientation combined with comfort in a metrics-driven setting and clear revenue targets
- Understanding of brand storytelling, audience engagement, and visual identity in advertising partnerships
- Entrepreneurial, self-directed mindset with ability to help build and scale a growing function
- Credible communication across creative and commercial stakeholders
- Experience using Salesforce and sales analytics tools to manage pipeline and performance
- UK work authorization; London-based role with 3+ days in-office per week
- relationship-oriented
- credibility in communication
- entrepreneurial mindset
- self-directed
- Salesforce
- sales analytics tools
Advertising and Partnerships Lead [London] employer: Artsy
At Artsy and Artnet, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and a strong focus on integrating AI into our workflows, ensuring that our team is at the forefront of technological advancements. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible hybrid work model based in vibrant locations like New York or London, we offer a unique environment where passionate individuals can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the art world.
